NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 S Watkins St Memphis, TN 38104

Central Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $327,799 - $415,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,200-2,399 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2017

Last sale price $239,000 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,118/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • English Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2017

Adorable Central Gardens cottage, w/ 2 br down, den lr, dr, and another br up, bath and bonus room. Lots of space, new roof, hw floors through out. Great back yard with deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie McBride Connors

Ware Jones, REALTORS License #300141 Listed on: 03/03/2017

Ware Jones, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Bennett

Keller Williams License #322573

Keller Williams

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • English Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200-2,399 Sq Ft Home
  • 2,016 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Meacham Re Blk 23 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 016017 00013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: English
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • MAAR Subdivision Name: CENTRAL GARDENS
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 119
  • Number Of Stories: 1.5
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2016
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: 1 or More BR Down, Primary Down
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 2200-2399
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 1
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Down: 2
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Level 1, Level 2

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Patio, Deck
  • Exterior Windows: Wood Window(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Detached Parking: Attached
  • Number Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Display: 1A
  • Parking Storage: Driveway/Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Acreage: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 50 X 150

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 016017 00013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Short Benjamin Joseph and Short Lauren Brooke
Bought by
Short Benjamin Joseph and Short Lauren Brooke
Current Estimated Value
$362,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,640
Outstanding Balance
$187,137
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$175,313

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2017
Closed on
Apr 13, 2017
Sold by
Turner Lenore S
Bought by
Short Benjamin J and Cox Lauren B
Seller's Agent
Laurie McBride Connors
Ware Jones, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Amy Bennett
Keller Williams
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$239,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$234,671
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Schorr Michael O and Schorr Lauren P
Bought by
Turner Lenore S
Seller's Agent
Theodore Malkasian
MLSMart Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laurie McBride Connors
Ware Jones, REALTORS
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$189,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-5.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.82%
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2010
Sold by
Schorr Christopher O and Schorr Michael O
Bought by
Schorr Michael O and Schorr Lauren P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Mcmillin Zack T and Mcmillin Aimee C
Bought by
Schorr Christopher O and Schorr Michael O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Reis Peter C
Bought by
Mcmillin Zack T and Mcmillin Aimee C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,800
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1997
Sold by
Reis Wendy L
Bought by
Reis Peter C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1996
Sold by
Bell Robert A
Bought by
Reis Peter C and Reis Wendy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,650
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Short Benjamin Joseph -- None Available
Short Benjamin J $239,000 Home Surety Title & Escrow L
Turner Lenore S $189,000 Tri State Title & Escrow
Schorr Michael O -- Lawyers Title
Schorr Christopher O $222,500 None Available
Mcmillin Zack T $166,000 --
Reis Peter C -- --
Reis Peter C $136,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Short Benjamin Joseph $215,640
Closed Short Benjamin J $234,671
Previous Owner Turner Lenore S $151,200
Previous Owner Schorr Michael O $168,000
Previous Owner Schorr Christopher O $178,000
Previous Owner Mcmillin Zack T $132,800
Previous Owner Reis Peter C $129,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Sold $239,000 -2.4% $109 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2017 03/03/17 For Sale $245,000 +29.6% $111 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $189,000 -5.3% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2013 08/16/13 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2013 08/07/13 For Sale $199,500 -- $100 / 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 $2,529 $85,025 $13,875 $71,150
2024 $2,529 $74,600 $8,650 $65,950
2023 $4,544 $74,600 $8,650 $65,950
2022 $4,544 $74,600 $8,650 $65,950
2021 $4,598 $74,600 $8,650 $65,950
2020 $4,297 $59,300 $8,650 $50,650
2019 $4,297 $59,300 $8,650 $50,650
2018 $4,297 $59,300 $8,650 $50,650
2017 $1,929 $46,925 $8,650 $38,275
2016 $1,868 $42,750 $0 $0
2014 $1,868 $42,750 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laurie McBride Connors

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Laurie McBride Connors

    Ware Jones, REALTORS

    (901) 355-4020

    8 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Laurie McBride Connors
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Amy Bennett

    Keller Williams

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Theodore Malkasian

    MLSMart Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 9996800

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01-6017-0-0013

Tennessee Shelby County Memphis 38104 Central Gardens

256 S Watkins St, Memphis, TN

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