$244,900
PENDING $5K PRICE DROP

1557 Forest Ave Memphis, TN 38112

Midtown Memphis Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,455/month

Total Views 5,339
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,400-1,599 Sq Ft
$153 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Porch

About This Home

NEW PRICE. This delightful 2-bedroom home with office or 3rd bedroom blends classic character with thoughtful updates. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The formal dining room boasts beautiful built-ins, adding both style and functionality. You'll love the spacious, updated kitchen—ideal for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy mornings on the inviting front porch and unwind on the private patio out back. A storage building offers extra space, and the basement includes laundry and additional room for storage. Located in the heart of Midtown near the Zoo and Crosstown, this home is full of warmth, personality, and timeless appeal.

Listing Agent

Greg Renfrow

NextHome Cornerstone Realty License #284917 Listed on: 05/12/2025

NextHome Cornerstone Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400-1,599 Sq Ft Home
  • 1,468 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Storm Doors
  • Iron Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Stonewall Addn Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020041 00007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,877

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • MLS Map #: 744H
  • MAAR Subdivision Name: EVERGREEN
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1468
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 1 Bath, Office
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: All Bedrooms Down, Primary Down, Full Bath Down
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 1400-1599
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 1, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 1, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Down: 2
  • Fireplace: In Living Room
  • Floors/Ceilings: Part Hardwood, Tile, Smooth Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Cable Wired, Cable Available
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Misc Interior: Permanent Attic Stairs, Security System, Monitored Alarm
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Rooms: Laundry Room, Office/Sewing Room, Unfinished Basement, Attic
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Level 1, Hardwood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Storage Building, Porch, Patio, Sidewalks
  • Exterior Windows: Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition, Double Pane Window(s), Storm Door(s)
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Roof: Composition Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Display: N0
  • Parking Storage: Driveway/Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Security: Burglar Alarm, Monitored Alarm System, Iron Door(s), Dead Bolt Lock(s)
  • Water Sewer: Gas Water Heater, Public Water, Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Landscaped, Wood Fenced
  • Lot Number: 76
  • Acreage: 0.16
  • Lot Size: 50X145
  • Price Per Acre: 1530625
  • Geo Subdivision: TN

Multi Family

  • Number Of Rooms: 6

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 020041 00007

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,877 $55,125 $15,075 $40,050
2024 $1,877 $55,375 $10,300 $45,075
2023 $3,373 $55,375 $10,300 $45,075
2022 $3,373 $55,375 $10,300 $45,075
2021 $3,413 $55,375 $10,300 $45,075
2020 $2,739 $37,800 $10,300 $27,500
2019 $2,739 $37,800 $10,300 $27,500
2018 $2,739 $37,800 $10,300 $27,500
2017 $1,554 $37,800 $10,300 $27,500
2016 $1,540 $35,250 $0 $0
2014 $1,540 $35,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $244,900 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $244,900 -2.0% $175 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $105,500 --
Deed $71,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $102,000 New Conventional
Closed $84,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10196485

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02-0041-0-0007

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38112 Midtown Memphis

1557 Forest Ave, Memphis, TN

This home is located at 1557 Forest Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 and is currently priced at $244,900, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1557 Forest Ave is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Snowden Elementary/Middle School, Central High School, and Perea Elementary School.

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