Vollintine Evergreen
Neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee
Shelby County 38107, 38108, 38112
Craftsman bungalows with ‘gorgeous’ brickwork
Vollintine Evergreen mainly consists of 1920s and 1930s Craftsman-style bungalows with brick, stone and stucco sidings. The neighborhood also features some opulent Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival designs. The neighborhood's declared historic designation requires the Memphis Landmarks Commission to review any new construction or exterior work on the homes and is intended to protect the community's character. "The houses have some of the most gorgeous and unique brickwork you’ve ever seen in your life. It’s just absolutely gorgeous. No house looks the same and the styles are unique," explains Arnold. Most homes in Vollintine Evergreen have footprints no larger than 1,800 square feet, with only a few exceeding 3,000 square feet. Single-family home prices here run between $150,000 and the upper $300,000s; with some larger houses selling for over $500,000.
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At the doorstep of the ‘jewel of Memphis’
Running diagonally across the community, the roughly 2-mile-long V&E Greenline trail and natural area is one of the neighborhood’s most popular amenities. Trail users will find public art and musical spaces complete with playable xylophones. The miles of trail in nearby Overton Park include dirt paths that allow for nature walks through a forest mainly populated by tulip poplar, oak and hickory trees. Other attractions include a pond, a playground and an arched gateway that is adorned with a heap of multi-colored bicycles. This park is also home to the Memphis Zoo, where occupants range from moon jellyfish to prominent land mammals like hippopotamuses and grizzly bears. In 2024, Newsweek readers voted the zoo as the second best in the country. “Overton Park is beautiful. It’s the jewel of Memphis. Between the hiking trails, the dog park, the music, the Shell, it’s incredible. And now they fixed up the golf course and made it even better,” says Tom Christiansen, a former Memphis area resident who recently stopped by the park to play at its 9-hole golf course.
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The Snowden School’s advanced programs
While the entire neighborhood isn’t zoned for it, this part of the city is best known for the Snowden School, which is run out of an ornate building dating back to the year 1909. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and receives a C-plus rating from Niche. Snowden offers high school credits for several of its courses and students who excel in subjects like science and math can even earn laptops. Other schools serving this area include the Vollentine Elementary School and Grandview Heights Middle School, which respectively receive C-minus and C grades from Niche. Students can finish their education at Manassas High School, which receives a C-minus score from Niche. Rhodes College is a private institution that several publications have named among the best liberal arts schools in the country.
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Annual Artwalk to support V&E Greenline
The V&E Greenline Artwalk held in early October is one of several annual neighborhood festivities. Based around the Kirby Station House, the event raises money for the trail’s upkeep and features over 40 artists selling crafts like pottery, jewelry or sculptures. Festivalgoers can listen to live music as they browse the booths and sample beers, wines and snacks. The zoo is another place for annual celebrations, like Zootoberfest, a month-long series of weekend events held throughout October. At Zootoberfest, local breweries often make an appearance, serving up drinks to visitors, who enjoy their beers out of glass steins as they explore the zoo's many exhibits.Close to I-40 and several Memphis medical facilities
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) buses are a public transportation option that serve this neighborhood. Despite the MATA service, however, most Memphians — including Vollintine Evergreen residents — drive to get around the city. This neighborhood is about 1 mile east of Interstate 40, which combines with Interstates 69 and 240 to form a beltway around the city. Jackson Avenue also provides one of the main routes to downtown Memphis, which is about 3 miles from the neighborhood. Methodist University Hospital, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Regional One Health are some of the closest major medical facilities, all of which are about 3 miles from Vollintine Evergreen. Methodist and Le Bonheur Children’s have affiliations with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a medical school under the UT system. For those who need to catch out-of-state flights. the Memphis International Airport is about 9 miles south.The Crosstown Concourse and home to Memphis’ oldest family-owned bar
Vollintine Evergreen’s eateries include spots like Cafe Eclectic, which serves up French press coffee and breakfasts made with Southern flair. Built in 1927, the Crosstown Concourse is an Art Deco and Art Moderne landmark that initially housed a Sears store and a warehouse. With its notable 14-story tower, the building — nicknamed the “Vertical Village” — was renovated in the 2010s and is now home to a mix of restaurants, bars, art galleries, performance spaces and apartments. Crosstown patrons can enjoy anything from fried chicken at Abner’s to frozen desserts at Sweet Magnolia Gelato to craft beers at the Crosstown Brewing Co. Vollintine Evergreen is also home to Alex’s Tavern, the oldest family-owned bar in the city. Regulars to the small and dimly lit establishment enjoy bar games and the occasional live band. Kroger is one of the nearest grocery store options.
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Important to know
Vollintine Evergreen has an overall CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10, which puts it slightly above the national average of 4. When it comes to safety, however residents say the neighborhood compares favorably to much of the city, which has long struggled with crime. “You still do have crime, but it’s relatively low. I personally have not been affected by much crime, at all,” says Joshua First, a resident of the neighborhood for over 10 years and chair of the V&E Greenline Committee. “You’re always looking for that sweet spot, where you have affordability, but also manageable levels of crime.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Keino Spring
Keino Spring
Harris & Harris Realty Group
(901) 479-0654
59 Total Sales
1 in Vollintine Evergreen
$264,900 Price
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C. Lauren Jones
C. Lauren Jones
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 881-4903
107 Total Sales
4 in Vollintine Evergreen
$340K - $428K Price Range
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Todd Adams
Todd Adams
Keller Williams
(901) 509-9125
121 Total Sales
3 in Vollintine Evergreen
$220K - $306K Price Range
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Chasity Blackburn
Chasity Blackburn
Blackburn & Co
(930) 212-2596
35 Total Sales
1 in Vollintine Evergreen
$187,500 Price
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Michelle Shaver
Michelle Shaver
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 295-0329
83 Total Sales
1 in Vollintine Evergreen
$276,750 Price
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Katie Bigus
Katie Bigus
JBGoodwin REALTORS LT
(901) 350-6710
24 Total Sales
1 in Vollintine Evergreen
$238,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Overton Park
- Dog Park
- Golf
- Trails
Williamson Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gooch Park
- Pool
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lucille Price Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
University Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Vollintine Evergreen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Vollintine Evergreen Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vollintine Evergreen, Memphis sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Vollintine Evergreen, Memphis over the last 12 months is $189,900, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$189,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$388,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$130,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
95
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,667
Number of Homes for Sale
56
Median Year Built
1928
Months of Supply
7.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,676
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,645
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,193
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
741
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 291 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 292 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$975 - $2,900 per month
- Kings Reserve Memphis
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 413+ Sq Ft
- 1550 N Parkway
- Memphis, TN
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$1,500 - $1,800 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,680 Sq Ft
- 1468 Snowden Ave
- Memphis, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,941
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,511
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,225
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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