NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1720 Central Ave Memphis, TN 38104

Central Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $815,000 - $1,152,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,500-5,999 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2018

Last sale price $560,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,756/month

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Gated Parking
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2018

A wonderful home in Central Gardens. 10-15 ft. foyer with soaring staircase. Large living room, dining room with large painted panels and fireplace. Gorgeous study/library with 15 ft ceilings. Exquisite moldings with hardwood floors throughout. Stately home on 3/4 acre lot in a wonderful neighborhood. For Opera Buffs and Memphis Historians, this is former home of Marguerite Piazza.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Martin

Hobson, REALTORS License #277409 Listed on: 11/17/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

John Stevens

High Point Realty & Investment License #306286

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,204

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 250
  • Landscaped
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 5,500-5,999 Sq Ft Home
  • 7,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Mud Room
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Play Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Keeping Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Detached Guest House

Community Details

  • W A New Subdivision
  • Mandatory Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030009 00015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,204

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Traditional
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • MAAR Subdivision Name: CENTRAL GARDENS
  • Historic District: Central Gardens HC
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 82
  • Number Of Stories: 2.5
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7000
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Den/Great Room, Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, Laundry Room, Breakfast Room, Office
  • Second Story Floor Plan: Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th or More Bedrooms, 2 or More Baths, Play Room/Rec Room
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: All Bedrooms Up, Primary Up, Double Vanity Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, 2 Full Primary Baths
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 5500 - 5999
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 2, Walk-In Closet, Private Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 2, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Description: Level 2, Shared Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 5 Description: Level 2, Private Full Bath, Built-In Cabinets/Bkcases, Smooth Ceiling, Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace: Masonry, In Living Room, In Den/Great Room, In Primary Bedroom, In Keeping/Hearth room
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Part Carpet, Smooth Ceiling, 9 or more Ft. Ceiling, Two Story Foyer
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Double Oven, Cooktop, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cable Wired
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Great Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Breakfast Room, Keeping/Hearth Room
  • Misc Interior: Walk-In Attic, Mud Room, Elevator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 4
  • Other Rooms: Library/Study, Sun Room, Separate Guest House, Entry Hall
  • Primary Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Separate His/ Her Baths, Smooth Ceiling, Tile Floor
  • 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: Porch
  • Exterior Windows: Brick Veneer, Storm Window(s)
  • Foundation: Conventional
  • Roof: Composition Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Storage: Driveway/Pad, Gated Parking, Gate Clickers

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, 3 or More Systems
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Radiator, 3 or More Systems
  • Water Sewer: Gas Water Heater, Public Water, Public Sewer

Association/Amenities

  • Neighborhood Association: Mandatory

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Landscaped
  • Lot Number: E PT 2
  • Acreage: 0.71
  • Lot Size: 125 X 250

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030009 00015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2017
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Haskins David J
Bought by
Mcenerney Eric and Jabbour Ana Cristina
Seller's Agent
Leigh Martin
Hobson, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
John Stevens
High Point Realty & Investment
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-12.36%
Current Estimated Value
$980,192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$420,192
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Outstanding Balance
$394,698
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$585,494

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2010
Sold by
Coday Mathilda C and Gearhardt David M
Bought by
Haskins David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Smoot James Robert and Smoot Patricia Jean Armstrong
Bought by
Coday Mathilda C and Gearhardt David M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$631,750
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1997
Sold by
Goings Janis Smith and Goings J
Bought by
Smoot James Robert and Smoot Patricia Jean Armstrong

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
7.98%
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
Mcenerney Eric $560,000 None Available
Haskins David J $600,000 Stewart Title Of Memphis Inc
Coday Mathilda C $665,000 --
Smoot James Robert $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcenerney Eric $448,000
Previous Owner Haskins David J $417,000
Previous Owner Coday Mathilda C $631,750
Previous Owner Smoot James Robert $448,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Sold $560,000 -2.6% $102 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $575,000 -0.7% $105 / Sq Ft
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Price Changed $579,000 -9.4% $105 / Sq Ft
11/17/2017 11/17/17 For Sale $639,000 -- $116 / 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 $7,204 $249,325 $47,250 $202,075
2024 $7,204 $212,500 $46,325 $166,175
2023 $12,945 $212,500 $46,325 $166,175
2022 $12,945 $212,500 $46,325 $166,175
2021 $13,436 $255,050 $46,325 $208,725
2020 $10,416 $143,750 $46,325 $97,425
2019 $6,594 $206,325 $46,325 $160,000
2018 $6,594 $206,325 $46,325 $160,000
2017 $6,750 $206,325 $46,325 $160,000
2016 $8,242 $188,600 $0 $0
2014 $8,242 $188,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leigh Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Leigh Martin

    Hobson, REALTORS

    (901) 351-3877

    53 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Leigh Martin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John Stevens

    High Point Realty & Investment

    (901) 606-7056

    John Stevens
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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10015834

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 03-0009-0-0015

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Central Gardens

1720 Central Ave, Memphis, TN

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