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Poplar Pines' access to the energy of Memphis and calm of Germantown
Sitting on the border of Memphis and its suburb of Germantown, Poplar Pines has access to the offerings of both cities. The neighborhood is home to one of Memphis’ busiest commercial districts, with shopping centers and restaurants along Poplar Avenue. But quieter residential areas also populate the neighborhood, including small gated communities within the Germantown limits. Residents enjoy both the calm of the suburbs and the city's energy in Poplar Pines.
Germantown, which is located near Poplar Pines, offers many amenities, including dining, shopping, and events such as the Germantown Charity Horse Show.
In Poplar Pines, the streets of gated neighborhoods are lined with larger French country-style homes.
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Shopping and dining along Poplar Avenue
A bustling commercial district along Poplar Avenue anchors Poplar Pines. Shopping centers line the corridor, including the Poplar Court development with a couple of shops and fast food spots like Subway. Across the street is the Regalia Shopping Center, which offers the high-end clothing store Oak Hall, plus popular eateries such as Bog and Barley. “It’s the most beautiful restaurant, maybe, in any city out there. I don’t know why they decided to put it here, but they did,” says Todd Adams, a Realtor with Keller Williams and third-generation Memphian. “The owner is from Ireland. He bought this bar and brought it over to the states, and had Irish carpenters build it back up.” Groceries can be found at the nearby Kroger, while other essentials are available at Target in the nearby Ridgeway Trace shopping center.
A short drive from Poplar Pines lies Regalia Shopping Center, where you can peruse one of the many distinctive stores.
Wood from Ireland was used to construct the stunning Bog & Barley Irish Pub, which is close to Poplar Pines.
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Condos, single-family homes and gated communities
Poplar Pines’ subdivisions and developments offer an eclectic mix of housing options, including apartments, condos, small gated communities and traditional suburban single-family homes. Condos can mainly be found near the commercial areas of the neighborhood and sell between $100,000 and $200,000. Colonial and ranch-style homes can go from $300,000 to $600,000, while larger French country-style houses — sometimes in gated communities — sell from $700,000 to $950,000.
Stately Colonial-style homes are sprinkled throughout Poplar Pines.
Poplar Pines is dotted with cozy ranch-style homes.
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Parks nearby include Shelby Farms Park
While Poplar Pines is one of East Memphis’ busiest commercial corridors, several parks sit nearby. These include the Lichterman Nature Center 2 miles away, a visitor center with wildlife exhibits alongside its 65-acre preserve, and Forgey Park, less than a mile from the neighborhood, offering a dog park and a small pond for fishing. However, the most popular is Shelby Farms Park, 6 miles away. One of the largest urban parks in the United States, Shelby Farms has everything from trails and lakes to event spaces and even its own buffalo herd.
Kids are free to be kids on the playground at Forgey Park in Germantown.
For a variety of outdoor adventures, including the chance to observe a herd of buffalo, make the quick 6-mile drive from Poplar Pines to Shelby Farms.
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School zoning split between Memphis and Germantown
As Poplar Pines is split between the cities of Memphis and Germantown, students can be zoned to either school district. The Germantown Municipal School District offers a school choice program, but students are zoned to Riverdale Elementary for kindergarten through eighth grade, followed by Houston High. Each receives an A grade from Niche. However, more of the neighborhood is in the Memphis Shelby County Schools zone. The district also offers a school choice program, but most students head to C-plus-rated Balmoral-Ridgeway Elementary, then Ridgeway Middle and Ridgeway High, each receiving a C grade. Ridgeway High offers dual enrollment courses in English and history. The all-boys Memphis University School and all-girls Hutchison School — both rated an A-plus — are each directly across the street from the neighborhood.
Ridgeway Middle School is a public school serving students in the Germantown area.
Ridgeway High School is a public school serving students in Memphis.
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Happenings in East Memphis and Downtown
Places like Radians Amphitheater and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens are hotspots for events in East Memphis, each roughly 4 miles from Poplar Pines. At the Memphis Botanic Garden, Radians Amphitheater hosts the annual Live at the Garden concert series, which has featured acts like John Fogerty and the Goo Goo Dolls. The Dixon Gallery and Gardens features art exhibitions, plus horticultural events. Residents can also head downtown for sports, including the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, or festivals celebrating the city’s musical or culinary traditions.
You can stroll around the beautifully designed Dixon Gallery & Gardens, which is near Poplar Pines, and admission is always free.
Head a mere 14 miles west to downtown Memphis and attend a Grizzlies game at the FedEx Forum.
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Getting around Memphis via Poplar Avenue
Poplar Pines’ namesake street — Poplar Avenue — runs along the north edge of the neighborhood. “It’s very easy to get around,” Adams says. “Poplar Avenue is one of the biggest corridors that can get you from A to Z in Memphis.” It runs roughly 14 miles west to Downtown Memphis, though residents often take Interstate 240 about a mile away for a faster drive to the city center. The Memphis Area Transit Authority operates buses throughout the city, including a line along Poplar Avenue. Memphis International Airport is 12 miles west and offers flights to roughly 35 destinations.
In Poplar Pines, there are numerous bus stops along Poplar Avenue.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Poplar Pines Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poplar Pines, Memphis sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Poplar Pines, Memphis over the last 12 months is $483,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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