NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Carr Ave Memphis, TN 38104

Central Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $340,023 - $434,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800-1,999 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2015

Last sale price $231,500 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,296/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2015

Charming 2-story with new roof, new CAC, new fence, new exterior paint. Granaite kitchen w. stainless refrigerator. Pine and HW floors, lots of windows with plantation shutters and blinds. LR has gas logs, bookcases, and French doors to back yard. Cleanest basement in Midtown. One of the BEST BLOCKS IN CENTRAL GARDENS. Parking on the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Beasley

Sowell, Realtors License #50257 Listed on: 03/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Dougan Lombardo

Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS License #326107

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800-1,999 Sq Ft Home
  • 1,913 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Bonny Crest Subdivision
  • Mandatory Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 016031 00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Traditional
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • Cross Street: Willett
  • MAAR Subdivision Name: CENTRAL GARDENS
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 125
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1913
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 1/2 Bath
  • Second Story Floor Plan: Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: All Bedrooms Up, Renovated Bathroom
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 1800-1999
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 2, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Masonry, Vented Gas Fireplace, Presently Inoperative
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Smooth Ceiling, 9 or more Ft. Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Equipment: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Misc Interior: Security System, Monitored Alarm
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Rooms: Unfinished Basement, Entry Hall
  • Primary Bathroom Description: Tile Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Porch
  • Exterior Windows: Stone, Storm Window(s)
  • Foundation: Conventional, Partial Basement
  • Roof: Composition Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Storage: Front-Load Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Dual System
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Dual System
  • Security: Burglar Alarm, Monitored Alarm System
  • Water Sewer: Gas Water Heater, Public Water, Public Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Neighborhood Association: Mandatory

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Wood Fenced
  • Lot Number: 54
  • Acreage: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 50 X 135.7/136.2

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 016031 00008

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2026
Sold by
Adams Andrew M and Adams Emily K
Bought by
Adams Living Trust and Adams
Current Estimated Value
$388,006

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2015
Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Munene Gitonga
Bought by
Adams Andew M and Adams Emily K
Seller's Agent
Ed Beasley
Sowell, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Dougan Lombardo
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$231,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-3.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$131,500
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2011
Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Wharton Andre C and Wharton Monica N
Bought by
Munene Gitonga
Seller's Agent
Linda Sowell
Sowell, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Edward Hanna
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
List Price
$223,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-5.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$204,676
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Bush Stephen C and Bush Katherine M
Bought by
Wharton Andre C and Wharton Monica N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,140
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2003
Sold by
Stanton Milner M
Bought by
Bush Stephen C and Bush Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Adams Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Adams Andew M $231,500 None Available
Munene Gitonga $206,000 Title & Escrow Services Llc
Wharton Andre C $238,000 --
Bush Stephen C $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Adams Andew M $131,500
Previous Owner Munene Gitonga $204,676
Previous Owner Wharton Andre C $245,140
Previous Owner Bush Stephen C $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2015 04/29/15 Sold $231,500 -3.1% $129 / Sq Ft
03/18/2015 03/18/15 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 For Sale $239,000 +13.8% $133 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Sold $210,000 -5.8% $117 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/21/2012 01/21/12 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2011 10/11/11 For Sale $223,000 -- $124 / Sq Ft
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,662 $88,750 $18,650 $70,100
2024 $2,662 $78,525 $15,375 $63,150
2023 $4,783 $78,525 $15,375 $63,150
2022 $4,783 $78,525 $15,375 $63,150
2021 $4,840 $78,525 $15,375 $63,150
2020 $4,424 $61,050 $15,375 $45,675
2019 $4,424 $61,050 $15,375 $45,675
2018 $4,424 $61,050 $15,375 $45,675
2017 $2,673 $65,025 $15,375 $49,650
2016 $2,619 $59,925 $0 $0
2014 $2,619 $59,925 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Beasley

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ed Beasley

    Sowell, Realtors

    (901) 335-8066

    7 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Ed Beasley
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  • Tracy Dougan Lombardo

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tracy Dougan Lombardo

    Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS

    (901) 581-3257

    74 Total Sales

    Tracy Dougan Lombardo
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  • Linda Sowell

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Linda Sowell

    Sowell, Realtors

    (901) 277-4380

    16 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Linda Sowell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Edward Hanna

    Crye-Leike

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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 9946379

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01-6031-0-0008

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Central Gardens

1609 Carr Ave, Memphis, TN

Not Listed for Sale

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