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Shady Grove

Shady Grove

4.0
$296,573 Average Value
$136 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Shady Grove has a suburban vibe with nearby amenities

Shady Grove is a suburb straddling the border between Memphis and Germantown. The neighborhood has homes for just about any budget, ranging from apartment complexes to modest single-family homes to million-dollar mansions. But the area also offers highway access, plus a convenient shopping center. Buyers that want a quiet feel without sacrificing amenities often look toward Shady Grove.

Shady Grove offers vibrant night life options.
Shady Grove offers vibrant night life options.
The Wolf River, an important regional waterway, flows north of Shady Grove.
The Wolf River, an important regional waterway, flows north of Shady Grove.
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Home prices range from below the city median to over $1 million

The median sales price for homes in Shady Grove is about $230,000, higher than the median for Memphis as a whole, which is $200,000. “It’s mostly really nice higher-end houses,” says Frances Anderson, a Realtor and vice president with Crye-Leike Real Estate Services who has worked in Memphis for 25 years. “It’s definitely higher-end.” But you can find a wide selection of homes and home prices in Shady Grove. Modest townhouses, condos and ranch-style homes can sell between $100,000 and the mid-$200,000s. Larger French Country-style cottages and bi-level houses sell from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. A few scattered properties go for as much as $1 million to $1.5 million.

Shady Grove features quiet residential areas with a wide variety of lot sizes.
Shady Grove features quiet residential areas with a wide variety of lot sizes.
Many homes in Shady Grove are spacious.
Many homes in Shady Grove are spacious.
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Local school options are in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district

Shady Grove is in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Oak Forest Elementary School is located within the neighborhood, walking distance from many homes. Most students attend their zoned schools. But the district also offers open enrollment, as well as applications for magnet schools. Otherwise, there are several private options nearby, including the top-rated Westminster Academy.

Hutchison School is an all girls private school serving students in the nearby area.
Hutchison School is an all girls private school serving students in the nearby area.
Houston High School is in nearby Germantown.
Houston High School is in nearby Germantown.
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Commuters use Bill Morris Parkway and I-240 to get downtown

Bill Morris Parkway runs along the edge of Shady Grove. The highway turns into Interstate 240 and heads to Downtown Memphis, 18 miles away. Rush hour can get tricky, especially where Bill Morris and I-240 meet. “It just depends on the time of the day,” Anderson says. “Early morning and evening time when people are getting off are normally pretty bad. Weekends are different, they’re okay, a little bit.” For work, people head downtown or toward Memphis International Airport. That’s where lots of FedEx’s jobs are, with the company headquartered in the city.

Shady Grove is located in East Memphis, roughly 20 minutes from downtown.
Shady Grove is located in East Memphis, roughly 20 minutes from downtown.
Shady Grove is supported by the Memphis Area Transit Authority, known as MATA.
Shady Grove is supported by the Memphis Area Transit Authority, known as MATA.
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The Kirby Gate shopping center is a nearby amenity

People can head right across the street to the Kirby Gate to shop. Kroger is the community’s grocery store, while the Walgreens nearby has a pharmacy. The shopping center also has lots of dining options, including:

  • Los Cabos Mexican Bar and Grill for margaritas and tacos
  • Mayuri Indian Restaurant, which has a popular lunch buffet
  • Big Bill’s Bar-Be-Que, serving Memphis-style ribs
The area also has fast food spots like Wendy’s and Starbucks. There’s more shopping and dining options across Bill Morris Parkway or on Poplar Avenue.

Shady Grove features a wide array of dining options.
Shady Grove features a wide array of dining options.
Stores like Target provide Shady Grove with essentials.
Stores like Target provide Shady Grove with essentials.
Shady Grove has a vibrant nightlife scene.
Shady Grove has a vibrant nightlife scene.
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Locals head to Shelby Farms Park for outdoor fun

Some of the communities within Shady Grove have their own recreation, like the pool and tennis courts at the Park at New Castle apartment complex. But most people head to Shelby Farms Park, 9 miles away. The park is one of the largest urban parks in the country and has tons to do. Visitors can go to several playgrounds, take a canoe onto the lake or even check out the park’s buffalo range. The park also hosts festivals for the community. “They have events there that we’ve attended,” Anderson says. “They have little picnics and little Oktoberfests and different things there. It’s a nice area.”

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Memphis International

22 min drive

Bus

Poplar & Poplar Woods

Bus

Eshady Grove Rd & River View

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Primacy Pkwy & Park Ave

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Ridgeway & Park

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Poplar & Poplar Estates

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Poplar & Briarcrest

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Humphreys & Humphreys Center

Reviews

Homes.com Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 Current Resident
6/26/2024 Homes.com Review
Our neighborhood is a stable, middle-class neighborhood. Folks (including children) walk our streets safely. Our trees and lawns are mature. Our neighborhood is safe, friendly, and beautiful.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Shady Grove US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,417
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,243
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,709
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,384
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,047
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,354
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$89,286

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Shady Grove
Amanda Lee
McWaters & Associates
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