NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1616 Central Ave Memphis, TN 38104

Central Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,080,000 - $1,216,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,000-6,999 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2017

Last sale price $800,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,092/month

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2017

History has been re-made! This Midtown landmark is the original Clanlo Hall-the oldest house on Central Avenue that pre-dates Central Gardens. It has 2016 updates that make the living a whole lot easier and comfortable than when it was built in 1853. Granite, Gas, Stainless, 19 Cabinets and Walk-in Pantry in Kitchen + original sideboard sink, 11 ft. Ceilings, 5 FP, magnificent hardwoods, and extensive molding. The Master Closet will hold a Carriage from 1853! 6900 sf .67 acre Gated grounds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheldon Rosengarten

Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS License #53193 Listed on: 05/26/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Erb

Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS License #327414

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,498

Year Built

  • Built in 1853

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $152 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 6,000-6,999 Sq Ft Home
  • 6,919 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Possible Extra Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Termite Clearance

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Clanlo Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030001 A00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,498

Year Built

Built in 1853

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$152 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Traditional, Colonial
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • Cross Street: South Willett
  • MLS Map #: 746G
  • MAAR Subdivision Name: CENTRAL GARDENS
  • Historic District: Central Gardens HC
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 123
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 115.62
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6919
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Den/Great Room, Kitchen, 4th of More Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Bath, Sun Room
  • Second Story Floor Plan: Primary Bedroom, 4th or More Bedrooms, Play Room/Rec Room, Office
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: 1 or More BR Down, Primary Up, Split Bedroom Plan, Renovated Bathroom, Luxury Primary Bath, Double Vanity Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, Full Bath Down, Half Bath Down
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 6000 - 6999
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 2, Walk-In Closet, Private Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 2, Walk-In Closet, Private Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Description: Level 2, Private Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Down: 1
  • Fireplace: Masonry, Presently Inoperative, In Living Room, In Den/Great Room
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Tile, Smooth Ceiling, 9 or more Ft. Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Equipment: Self Cleaning Oven, Cooktop, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Separate Breakfast Room, Pantry, Island In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Misc Interior: Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Attic, Rear Stairs to Playroom, Mud Room, Security System
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 6
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room, Bonus Room, Internal Expansion Area, Unfinished Basement, Entry Hall, Attic
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.1
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Level 2, Walk-In Closet, Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Auto Lawn Sprinkler, Porch, Patio, Historic District, Wood Fence
  • Exterior Windows: Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition, Wood Window(s)
  • Foundation: Conventional
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Built-Up/Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Detached Parking: Attached
  • Carport Garage: Garage
  • Number Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Display: G4A
  • Parking Storage: More than 3 Coverd Spaces, Storage Room(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Back-Load Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, 3 or More Systems, 220 Wiring
  • Heating: Central, Wall Unit, 3 or More Systems
  • Water Sewer: Gas Water Heater, Public Water, Public Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Annual Association Fee: 1824
  • Neighborhood Association: Mandatory

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Level, Professionally Landscaped, Wood Fenced
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Acreage: 0.67
  • Lot Size: 0.67AC 187.05/93.61X233.06IRR/225.22
  • Price Per Acre: 1267164

Multi Family

  • Number Of Rooms: 13

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030001 A00001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Buffington Benjamin J and Buffington Mary Beth
Bought by
Buffington Community Property Trust and Buffington
Current Estimated Value
$1,169,846

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2017
Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Donald William Ellis and Donald Andrea E
Bought by
Bufington Benjamin J and Bufington Mary Beth
Seller's Agent
Sheldon Rosengarten
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Erb
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
List Price
$887,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,000
-9.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2013
Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Robb Gayle H
Bought by
Donodho William Ellis and Donodho Andrea E
Seller's Agent
Linda Sowell
Sowell, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
David Da Ponte
Sowell, Realtors
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-15.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.72%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Buffington Community Property Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bufington Benjamin J $800,000 Mid South Title Services Llc
Donodho William Ellis $550,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buffington Benjamin $389,500
Previous Owner Buffington Benjamin $550,000
Previous Owner Bufington Benjamin J $300,000
Previous Owner Donoho William E $200,000
Previous Owner Donoho William E $105,500
Previous Owner Donoho William Ellis $417,000
Previous Owner Donodho William Ellis $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Sold $800,000 -9.8% $133 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2017 05/26/17 For Sale $887,000 +61.3% $148 / Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Sold $550,000 -15.4% $100 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 For Sale $650,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $8,498 $294,625 $49,900 $244,725
2024 $8,498 $250,675 $51,175 $199,500
2023 $15,270 $250,675 $51,175 $199,500
2022 $15,270 $250,675 $51,175 $199,500
2021 $15,449 $250,675 $51,175 $199,500
2020 $14,492 $200,000 $51,175 $148,825
2019 $14,492 $200,000 $51,175 $148,825
2018 $15,405 $222,550 $51,175 $171,375
2017 $9,147 $222,550 $51,175 $171,375
2016 $6,337 $145,000 $0 $0
2014 $6,337 $145,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheldon Rosengarten

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sheldon Rosengarten

    Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS

    (901) 755-5222

    2 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Sheldon Rosengarten
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  • Kelly Erb

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kelly Erb

    Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS

    (901) 355-3830

    123 Total Sales

    Kelly Erb
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  • Linda Sowell

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Linda Sowell

    Sowell, Realtors

    (901) 277-4380

    18 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Linda Sowell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    David Da Ponte

    Sowell, Realtors

    (901) 278-4380

    23 in this area

    186 Total Sales

    David Da Ponte
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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10003340

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 03-0001-A0-0001

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Central Gardens

1616 Central Ave, Memphis, TN

This home is located at 1616 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 since 26 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,169,846, approximately $167 per square foot. This property was built in 1853. 1616 Central Ave is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Bruce Elementary School, Bellevue Middle School, and Central High School.

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