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Price cut: $14.9K (4/1)

$185,000

985 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38105

4beds

2,508sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1921

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$74/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Dedicated office spaceOriginal hardwood floorsSpacious formal dining roomCentral hvac

Step into a home filled with history and character, just waiting for your personal touch. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath property features original hardwood floors, central HVAC, a spacious formal dining room, dedicated office space, and a screened-in porch perfect for relaxing evenings. The fenced backyard adds privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors. With great bones and tons of potential, this home is a rare opportunity to design and create the dream home you’ve been looking for. Several homes on this street have been updated and brought back to life. Up and coming neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 4

Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8x15

Heating

Central

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Range, Oven
Laundry: Washer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Other
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,508
Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Parking Pad
Carport spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Three Or More
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 138

Details

Parcel number: 021122 00015
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1921

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Water Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Galloway Park Blk 8

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Memphis

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $74/sqft
Tax assessed value: $111,500
Annual tax amount: $1,469
Date on market: 2/14/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/1/2026	Price change	$185,000-7.5%$74/sqft
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3/6/2026	Price change	$199,900-7%$80/sqft
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2/14/2026	Listed for sale	$215,000$86/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,469 +15.7%	$27,875 +44.6%
2024	$1,269 +8.1%	$19,275
2023	$1,174	$19,275
2022	--	$19,275
2021	--	$19,275 +52.4%
2020	$404	$12,650
2019	$404 -21.1%	$12,650
2018	$512 -45.1%	$12,650
2017	$934 +117.1%	$12,650
2016	$430 -10.4%	$12,650
2014	$480	$12,650
2013	--	$12,650 -15.9%
2012	--	$15,050
2011	--	$15,050
2010	--	$15,050
2009	--	$15,050 -9.3%
2008	--	$16,600
2006	--	$16,600
2005	--	$16,600 -3.2%
2004	--	$17,150
2003	--	$17,150
2002	--	$17,150
2001	--	$17,150 -0.7%
2000	--	$17,275