Seller's Agent in 2025
Alan Crenshaw
Ware Jones, REALTORS
(901) 413-0990
5 in this area
106 Total Sales
1649 Central Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Central Gardens Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,400-5,599
Sq Ft
0.61
Acres
Highlights
- Greenhouse
- Gated Parking
- Updated Kitchen
- The property is located in a historic district
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- 0.61 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of September 2025This striking and spacious Central Gardens estate offers the total package in a prime location on picturesque Ave. Stately 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is a perfect blend of timeless elegance & modern luxury. Being greeted by a breath-taking exterior with soaring columns & a wraparound front porch is just the beginning. Two story foyer with a beautiful staircase, welcomes you. Custom paint in the large formal living room & dining room! Renovated kitchen features Sub Zero & Bosch appliances, custom cabinets, & granite counter tops, warming drawer, wine fridge and please dont miss the bar custom. Breakfast room, den, & half bath complete the first floor. 2nd floor, features large primary with fp, dressing area, custom closets & renovated bath. 3rd floor has, office, bonus room, 2 beds & full bath. Large patio overlooking stunning back yard. 3 car garage, casita with so many options & potting house with heated floors. Gated parking, large park like stone fence yard and 4 beautiful fountains!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Ware Jones, REALTORS License #273859 Listed on: 07/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 0.61 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 95x280
- Brick Fence
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Wooded Lot
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Veneer
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Pier And Beam
Interior Spaces
- 5,400-5,599 Sq Ft Home
- 5,489 Sq Ft Home
- 2.1-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Smooth Ceilings
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Fireplace in Hearth Room
- Some Wood Windows
- Window Treatments
- Two Story Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Play Room
- Storage Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Gas Cooktop
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Monitored
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Termite Clearance
- Iron Doors
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Gated Parking
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Greenhouse
- Outdoor Storage
- Porch
Location
- The property is located in a historic district
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Multiple Heating Units
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- Voluntary home owners association
- Reisman Central Ave Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 030005 00020
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Sep 15, 2025
Sold by
Vandeventer Leland T
Bought by
Benedict Cade T and Benedict Marissa A
Seller's Agent
Alan Crenshaw
Ware Jones, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Worth Jones
Ware Jones, REALTORS
List Price
$1,249,900
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,900
-10.39%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.32%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 25, 2023
Closed on
Dec 18, 2023
Sold by
Spann David C and Spann Suzanne H
Bought by
Vandeventer Leland T
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Taylor
Sowell, Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Alan Crenshaw
Ware Jones, REALTORS
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-22.78%
Views
234
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 25, 2018
Closed on
May 3, 2018
Sold by
Lovell Margaret Anne and Margaret Anne Lovell Revocable
Bought by
Spann David C and Spann Suzanne H
Seller's Agent
Danny Freeman
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Jimmie Finch
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-9.38%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%
Original Mortgage
$725,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Lovell Laverne R and Lovell Margaret Anne
Bought by
Lovell Margaret Anne and Margaret Anne Lovell Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2001
Sold by
Miller Larry N and Wood Jay S
Bought by
Lovell Laverne R and Lovell Margaret A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 1997
Sold by
Fisher Hubert F
Bought by
Miller Larry N and Wood Jay S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,120,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,000,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $725,000 | Realty Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $725,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $507,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $725,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $580,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $162,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 09/15/25 | Sold | $1,120,000 | -10.4% | $207 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Sale | $1,249,900 | +25.0% | $231 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/21/2023 12/21/23 | Sold | $1,000,000 | -4.8% | $200 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/22/2023 10/22/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/28/2023 07/28/23 | Price Changed | $1,050,000 | -6.3% | $210 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/11/2023 07/11/23 | Price Changed | $1,120,000 | -6.3% | $224 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/20/2023 06/20/23 | Price Changed | $1,195,000 | -7.7% | $239 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | +78.6% | $259 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/07/2018 05/07/18 | Sold | $725,000 | -9.4% | $132 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/07/2018 04/07/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/25/2018 02/25/18 | For Sale | $800,000 | -- | $145 / Sq Ft |
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,583 | $274,400 | $46,650 | $227,750 |
| 2024 | $7,583 | $223,675 | $47,075 | $176,600 |
| 2023 | $13,625 | $223,675 | $47,075 | $176,600 |
| 2022 | $13,625 | $223,675 | $47,075 | $176,600 |
| 2021 | $7,717 | $223,675 | $47,075 | $176,600 |
| 2020 | $13,405 | $185,000 | $47,075 | $137,925 |
| 2019 | $5,913 | $185,000 | $47,075 | $137,925 |
| 2018 | $6,834 | $213,825 | $47,075 | $166,750 |
| 2017 | $6,995 | $213,825 | $47,075 | $166,750 |
| 2016 | $6,616 | $151,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $6,616 | $151,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alan Crenshaw
-
Worth Jones
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Worth Jones
Ware Jones, REALTORS
(901) 289-1890
14 in this area
158 Total Sales
-
Stephanie Taylor
Seller's Agent in 2023
Stephanie Taylor
Sowell, Realtors
(901) 487-7452
7 in this area
143 Total Sales
-
Danny Freeman
Seller's Agent in 2018
Danny Freeman
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 406-3224
262 Total Sales
-
Aubrey Tilson
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Aubrey Tilson
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 618-7250
203 Total Sales
-
Jimmie Finch
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Jimmie Finch
Crye-Leike
(901) 481-1208
78 Total Sales
Map
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 10201497
APN: 03-0005-0-0020
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