River Oaks
Neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee
Shelby County 38120
Affluent subdivisions with luxury amenities
Despite being within the city, this neighborhood exudes unmistakable suburban traits. Homes include Traditionals, contemporaries, ranch-style houses and Colonial Revivals, while others show custom designs and distinct touches like stone and copper accents. Million-dollar properties are common, and some homeowners enjoy backyard pools and ornate courtyards. The Gardens of River Oaks subdivision is gated and employs a guard, while other individual homes here quietly sit behind gates and brick walls. River Oaks’ smaller homes mainly go between $350,000 and $500,000, while the larger and more luxurious ones can run from $600,000 to $1.5 million. The neighborhood also has condos and townhouses that run between $100,000 and $400,000.Exploring Shelby Farms and its many outdoor attractions
Spanning 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms has more than 40 miles of trails that draw anyone from nature lovers to avid bikers and even horseback riders. The park also has more than 20 lakes and ponds, some of which are popular fishing holes. Sitting in the heart of Shelby Farms, Patriot Lake attracts kayakers and walkers and joggers who use the trail around the water. The Coastal Fish Company, an upscale seafood restaurant, offers patrons views of the lake as they dine and mingle. Children enjoy stopping by the Woodland Discovery Playground, which features slides and jungle gyms. The playground neighbors a zip line park. River Oaks also provides easy access to the Wolf River Greenway, a more than 20-mile trail that goes to downtown Memphis and the suburb of Germantown.Close to Tennessee’s top public and private schools
Students may start at White Station Elementary School, which gets a B-plus from Niche. They may then go to White Station middle and high schools, which respectively get A-minus and A grades from Niche. Niche further ranks White Station High among Tennessee's 10 best college prep public high schools and best public high schools. White Station High’s foreign language offerings include AP courses Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. In 2022, the school also had the distinction of being among 60 in the country to pilot an AP offering in African American studies. Private options include the Lausanne Collegiate School and Memphis University School, which both get A-plus grades from Niche.The Delta Fair’s carnival rides and exhibits
Many in River Oaks are only minutes from East Memphis’ festivals. Among them is May’s annual Memphis Greek Festival. Many flock to the grounds of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church to enjoy a variety of foods and pastries and performances like showcases of traditional Greek dancing. Shelby Farms also puts the neighborhood close to some events, with Delta Fair & Music Festival one of its more prominent ones. The multi-day event occurs around Labor Day weekend and brings thousands to the park’s Agricenter International campus to enjoy carnival rides, farm-themed exhibits and festival fare.Poplar and Walnut Grove commute
Although Memphis Area Transit Authority — or MATA — buses serve River Oaks, most Memphians commute by car. Poplar and Walnut Grove — which turns to Union Avenue — go to downtown Memphis, about 12 miles west of River Oaks. This East Memphis neighborhood sits right off Interstate 240, which combines with interstates 40 and 69 to form an inner beltway in Memphis. Drivers can get on the interstates to go downtown, but they only provide a slightly faster route than Walnut Grove. Covering an 80-acre campus, the Baptist Memorial Hospital is one of the city’s most renowned medical institutions. Saint Francis Hospital is also in the area. Travelers going out of state are 13 miles from the Memphis International Airport.Barbecue, Latin cuisine and whiskey tastings along Poplar
Poplar Avenue anchors a district with small shops, chains, local eateries and offices for major Memphis companies like FedEx and International Paper. Sweet LaLa’s Bakery serves various coffees and an assortment of treats. Other city institutions include Central BBQ, which has restaurants in three states. BABALU serves a mix of Latin and Southern cuisines, while the Bog & Barley Irish Pub is popular for its fish and chips, cocktails and whiskey flights. The bar, made with Irish mahogany, was designed and built in Ireland by the owner’s carpenter friends. “We get all walks of life here. We get Fred Smith, who comes in here a lot. We get your neighbors from next door. We get every type of person who comes here,” says Jeremy Shane McCrea, Bog & Barley’s assistant general manager. Chains include a Target store.Important to know
River Oaks' overall CAP Index crime score is 3 out of 10, putting it slightly below the national average.
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Yann Ranaivo
Photography Contributed By
Aaron Bloodworth
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Scott Carrier
Scott Carrier
Keller Williams
(901) 979-1956
163 Total Sales
2 in River Oaks
$77K - $430K Price Range
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C. Lauren Jones
C. Lauren Jones
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 881-4903
107 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$405,000 Price
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Harry Samuels
Harry Samuels
Pinnacle Realty
(901) 979-6125
84 Total Sales
11 in River Oaks
$125K - $775K Price Range
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Edwin Scruggs
Edwin Scruggs
BHHS Taliesyn Realty
(901) 641-0982
144 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$475,000 Price
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Michelle Shaver
Michelle Shaver
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 295-0329
83 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$189,000 Price
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Princess Parker
Princess Parker
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 666-9937
88 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$349,900 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River Oaks, Memphis sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in River Oaks, Memphis over the last 12 months is $447,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$527,000
Median Sale Price
$447,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$607,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$559,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$121,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,078
Number of Homes for Sale
40
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
4.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,106
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,989
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,261
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
679
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 - $1,450 per month
- Poplar Place Townhomes
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,192+ Sq Ft
- 1669 Randolph Place
- Memphis, TN
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$1,478 - $4,064 per month
- Arbors River Oaks Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 793+ Sq Ft
- 225 Arbor Commons Cir
- Memphis, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,348
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,553
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$157,978
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
71.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
16
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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