NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1985 Higbee Ave Memphis, TN 38104

Cooper-Young Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $436,684 - $480,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600-2,799 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2023

Last sale price $475,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,678/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Peabody Park & Raymond Skinner Center

About This Home

As of July 2023

Don't miss this stunning historic Craftsman Style home in the highly desirable Central Gardens neighborhood. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout & tons of historic charm along with modern updates. The updated kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & French doors that lead to a spacious deck, large fenced yard and detached garage. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, including the primary w/ en-suite bathroom & large expandable attic. Home warranty included!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carl Purifoy

Home Boss Realty License #349943 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Co-Listed By

Lauren Bogart

Real Estate Agency License #371613

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Lott

BHHS McLemore & Co., Realty License #318728

BHHS McLemore & Co., Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x157
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600-2,799 Sq Ft Home
  • 2,645 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • W Higbee Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030019 00014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,585

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

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
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2645
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Den/Great Room, Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, Laundry Room
  • Second Story Floor Plan: Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: All Bedrooms Up, Primary Up, Renovated Bathroom
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 2600-2799
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 2, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 2, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Decorative Only, In Living Room
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Part Hardwood, Tile, Smooth Ceiling, 9 or more Ft. Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Double Oven, Cooktop, Gas Cooking, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Island In Kitchen
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Rooms: Laundry Room, Sun Room, Unfinished Basement, Entry Hall
  • Primary Bathroom Description: Tile Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Level 2, Hardwood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Storage Building, Porch, Historic District, Sidewalks
  • Exterior Windows: Wood/Composition, Wood Window(s)
  • Foundation: Full Basement
  • Roof: Composition Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Detached Parking: Detached
  • Carport Garage: Garage
  • Number Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Display: G2D
  • Parking Storage: Storage Room(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Back-Load Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Dual System
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Dual System
  • Water Sewer: Public Water, Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Corner, Wood Fenced
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Acreage: 0.25
  • Lot Size: 70X157

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030019 00014

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Hood Colin Avery and Hood Lauren Elizabeth
Bought by
Cook Derek and Fong Christina
Seller's Agent
Carl Purifoy
Home Boss Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Lott
BHHS McLemore & Co., Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.04%
Views
108
Current Estimated Value
$452,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.08%
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Outstanding Balance
$417,111
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,310

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Briggs Lambert Kimberly Madge
Bought by
Hood Colin Avery and Proctor Lauren Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2017
Sold by
Lambert Gregory Keith
Bought by
Briggs Lambert Kimberly Madge

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2004
Sold by
Holden Paul T
Bought by
Briggs Kimberly M and Lambert Gregory K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2002
Sold by
Holden Wendi Leigh
Bought by
Holden Paul Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1998
Sold by
Sabbatini Jane Z
Bought by
Holden Paul Thomas and Holden Wendi Leigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,240
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Sabbatini Robert L
Bought by
Sabbatini Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,240
Interest Rate
6.97%
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
Cook Derek $475,000 None Listed On Document
Hood Colin Avery $420,000 None Available
Briggs Lambert Kimberly Madge -- None Available
Briggs Kimberly M $355,000 --
Holden Paul Thomas -- --
Holden Paul Thomas $155,000 --
Sabbatini Jane -- Memphis Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cook Derek $427,500
Previous Owner Hood Colin Avery $378,000
Previous Owner Briggs Kimberly M $284,000
Previous Owner Holden Paul Thomas $125,240
Closed Holden Paul Thomas $31,000
Closed Briggs Kimberly M $71,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Sold $475,000 -2.1% $183 / Sq Ft
07/16/2023 07/16/23 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Price Changed $485,000 -2.0% $187 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $495,000 -- $190 / 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 $3,585 $120,100 $22,950 $97,150
2024 $3,585 $105,750 $19,225 $86,525
2023 $6,442 $105,750 $19,225 $86,525
2022 $6,442 $105,750 $19,225 $86,525
2021 $3,648 $105,750 $19,225 $86,525
2020 $6,275 $86,600 $19,225 $67,375
2019 $2,768 $86,600 $19,225 $67,375
2018 $2,768 $86,600 $19,225 $67,375
2017 $2,833 $86,600 $19,225 $67,375
2016 $3,410 $78,025 $0 $0
2014 $3,410 $78,025 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carl Purifoy

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carl Purifoy

    Home Boss Realty

    (901) 909-0023

    4 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Carl Purifoy
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  • Lauren Bogart

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Lauren Bogart

    Real Estate Agency

    (662) 932-2282

    2 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Lauren Bogart
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  • Amanda Lott

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Amanda Lott

    BHHS McLemore & Co., Realty

    (901) 461-9246

    19 in this area

    355 Total Sales

    Amanda Lott
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  • Carol Lott

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Carol Lott

    BHHS McLemore & Co., Realty

    (901) 461-4869

    20 in this area

    348 Total Sales

    Carol Lott
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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10145674

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 03-0019-0-0014

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Cooper-Young

1985 Higbee Ave, Memphis, TN

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