Developed in 1970, Greentrees is one of the most established neighborhoods in East Memphis. Homes sit on tree-shaded streets, removed from the city's hustle and bustle. But Poplar Avenue is nearby, giving residents easy access to one of the area’s busiest roads for shopping, dining and commuting.
“It’s a really established neighborhood,” says Max Rubenstein, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s worked in Memphis for almost a decade. “It’s got its name for a reason. It’s covered in trees. They’re beautiful.” Colonial and ranch-style houses are typical for this part of Memphis, and many of the large lots have landscaped lawns and backyard pools. Homes normally sell for $300,000 to the low $600,000s. There’s also a small condo community, with units selling between the mid-$200,000s and $300,000. Greentrees’ median sales price of $400,000 is higher than the overall city median but still in line with nearby neighborhoods like Kirby Woods and English Meadows.
Greentrees is just off Poplar Avenue, one of the busiest commuting routes in East Memphis. Poplar connects to I-240, which leads about 13 miles to Downtown Memphis. The city center is home to many of Memphis’ major employers, including hospitals in the Medical District. Some people commute the other direction to Germantown as well. “Greentrees on the east side basically borders Germantown,” Rubenstein says. “Commuting-wise, if you’re going east, it’s a good location.” The Memphis Area Transit Authority has bus service on Poplar, but most people drive.
Poplar Avenue is also East Memphis’ main shopping corridor. There are shopping centers in both directions:
Holmes Park is in the neighborhood, walkable for most residents. There’s a playground and walking paths through the woods, plus soccer fields for youth sports. Nearby May Park is another spot for youth soccer. But the most popular outdoor attraction is Shelby Farms Park. It’s one of the largest urban parks in the country, with biking trails along the Wolf River, fishing in the various lakes and even a herd of buffalo.
The Greentrees Civic Association is a voluntary neighborhood organization for the community. Dues are $50 per year, and most residents join. The association puts on an Independence Day parade and a picnic at Holmes Park. But it also makes sure the public areas in the neighborhood are maintained, and that homes are up to code.
Students can go to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The neighborhood is mainly zoned to nearby Ridgeway High School. But the district also has an open enrollment policy, where students can apply to any school in the system. There are highly rated private schools close by in the Kirby Woods neighborhood as well, including the Memphis University School and the Hutchison School.
Dylan Johnson
901, REALTORS
(209) 618-2818
106 Total Sales
1 in Greentrees
$400,901 Price
Mary Wardlow
TRG Real Estate Services, LLC
(901) 437-0155
79 Total Sales
1 in Greentrees
$225,000 Price
Walter Jones
BEST Real Estate Company
(901) 459-5330
86 Total Sales
1 in Greentrees
$399,000 Price
Michael Ford
Coldwell Banker Heritage Homes
(870) 771-3325
118 Total Sales
2 in Greentrees
$443K - $538K Price Range
Hank Hogue
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 437-5201
67 Total Sales
5 in Greentrees
$300K - $517K Price Range
Michael Mosteller
Re/Max Experts
(901) 441-8941
70 Total Sales
2 in Greentrees
$362K - $417K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Greentrees | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Greentrees, Memphis sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Greentrees, Memphis over the last 12 months is $400,450, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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