What a DEAL! THREE BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHS! This classic brick bungalow in the historic Buntyn neighborhood is prepped and ready for you. Large front porch and porte cochere set the stage for what's inside. The immense living room spans the front of the home and a large dining room is next in line. Originally likely the butler's pantry, is a room perfect for a home office or casual dining. An amply sized kitchen, complete with stove and refrigerator. Plus a 'roll around' dishwasher. The rear entry/mud room with laundry is amply sized too. And, the washer and dryer convey with the property. Three bedrooms and two baths complete the array of rooms. And you can view the floor plan in the slideshow. The deep rear yard can become your private oasis! Seller updates include new roof in 2017, new HVAC in 2018, and new hot water tank in 2023.The seller has loved living here for a decade but the time has come for him to move on.
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (4/11)
$255,000
491 Alexander St, Memphis, TN 38111
3beds
1,796sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$250,800 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large front porchClassic brick bungalowDeep rear yardAmply sized kitchenLarge dining roomStove and refrigeratorPorte cochere
- 94 days |
- 1,197 |
- 123 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2026 at 07:00am
Listed by:
Cindy L Leavell,
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS 901-682-1868,
David K Tester,
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10212405
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor, Full Bath
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Breakfast Room, Washer/Dryer Connections
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Features: Separate Living Room
- Area: 351
- Dimensions: 13 x 27
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
Den
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, 220 Wiring
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Primary Down, Renovated Bathroom, Full Bath Down, Smooth Ceiling, Textured Ceiling, High Ceilings, Cable Wired, Mud Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths, Laundry Room, Square Feet Source: AutoFill (MAARdata) or Public Records (Cnty Assessor Site)
- Flooring: Part Hardwood, Wood Laminate Floors, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Attic Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Vented Gas Fireplace, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway/Pad
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 195
- Features: Some Trees, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 045108 00008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition
- Roof: Composition Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Country Club
Location
- Region: Memphis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,058
- Price range: $255K - $255K
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$250,800
$238,000 - $263,000
$1,934/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $255,000-5.5%$142/sqft |
Source:  MAAR #10212405 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900-2.7%$150/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10212405 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $277,500$155/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $277,500-2.6%$155/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000+106.5%$159/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2015 | Sold | $138,000+32.1%$77/sqft |
Source: MAAR #9928478 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/1999 | Sold | $104,500$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,427 -15.5% | $65,025 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $4,058 +8.1% | $61,625 |
| 2023 | $3,754 | $61,625 |
| 2022 | -- | $61,625 |
| 2021 | -- | $61,625 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $1,664 | $52,050 |
| 2019 | $1,664 -21.1% | $52,050 |
| 2018 | $2,108 -45.1% | $52,050 |
| 2017 | $3,842 +175.9% | $52,050 +27.1% |
| 2016 | $1,392 +11.1% | $40,950 |
| 2014 | $1,253 | $40,950 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,950 +4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,300 -8.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,000 +17.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2007 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2006 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2005 | -- | $36,525 +32.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2003 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2001 | -- | $27,475 +21.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,625 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,439/mo
Principal & interest
$1235
Property taxes
$204
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10White Station Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10White Station Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 8/10White Station High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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