1520 Central AveMemphis, TN 38104
JM GOODBAR · Shelby County
Description
*Historic Landmark in Central Gardens * Discover a Memphis treasure—the city’s first home built with steel framing and reinforced concrete, set on the largest lot in Central Gardens. This iconic estate blends historic elegance with modern comfort and architectural significance. Admire the stately presence, natural millwork, vintage stained glass, and unique details, including a garage that once served as the first fire station outside Downtown Memphis. The renovated kitchen opens to a welcoming family room, ideal for gatherings. The main residence features a living room, dining room, sunroom, music room, den, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a serene primary suite, third-floor playroom, full basement, and attic storage. Enjoy a two-bedroom guesthouse, beautiful pool, and multiple patios and porches. Own a piece of Memphis history in a coveted neighborhood—where timeless style meets everyday living. Finished 3rd floor not included in SF measurement.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 2
- Building area
- 6,555 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 1.70 acres
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Days on market
- 24
- MLS® Listing#
- 10232073
Property Features
- Interior
- Breakfast Bar · Kitchen Island · Pantry · Double Vanity · High Ceilings · Walk-In Closet(s)
- Exterior
- Courtyard
- Appliances
- Disposal · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Microwave · Refrigerator
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Flooring
- Tile · Carpet · Hardwood
- Fireplace
- Living Room · Masonry · Decorative
- Basement
- Full · Unfinished
- Pool
- In Ground
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front · Garage · Gated
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Patio
- Patio · Porch
- Lot features
- Landscaped · Wooded
- Construction
- Brick Veneer
- Roof
- Composition · Tile · Shingle
- Windows
- Storm Window(s) · Wood Frames
- Other structures
- Guest House
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Financial Details
- HOA
- $75 / Annually
- Annual taxes
- $23,319
- Parcel number
- 015005 00015
Directions
West on Central from Willet, this gorgeous home is on the right.
Listing Courtesy: Ware Jones, REALTORS
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