Words cannot describe this one-of-a-kind property known as The Griffin House, established in the 1860's. Huge addition has a gigantic kitchen w/ solid wood cabinets, tongue & groove ceiling, floors & beams. Home has 4 oversized bedrooms each w/ private en suite. Original hardwood floors, original wainscoting w/ vintage wall paper & wood ceilings. 5 fireplaces (most decorative only). Home also features a huge formal dining room, 2nd Primary up w/ huge den, grand entry, screened porch, Approx 5ac
Single-familyProperty Type
1865Year Built
4.87 acresLot Size
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dianne Martin• Groome & Co.
Bought with Tim Tanner• Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10122318
Jun 21, 2022
Sold
$570,000
Apr 22, 2022
Listed
$599,900
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10074738
Aug 12, 2020
Sold
$450,000
Jun 12, 2020
Price Changed
$470,000
May 18, 2020
Price Changed
$480,000
Apr 16, 2020
Listed
$500,000
+20
The Griffin House: Gorgeous 1860's home has been lovingly maintained and is a southern entertainer's dream! 4 BR each with private en suite~original hardwood flooring in most of home~original wainscoting with vintage paper and wood ceilings in historic section of home~5 fireplaces (most decorative only)~all rooms are very spacious! Home also features large Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Office, Huge Sewing/Craft room, Sun Room and upstairs Den. Beautiful 5 acre park-like hard with barn! Must see!
Public Records
Oct 4, 1994
Sold
$95,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,708 (+16.5%)
$28,300 + $125,900
$154,200
2024
$5,759
$28,300 + $125,900
$154,200
2023
$5,759
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2022
$5,759 (−1.5%)
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2021
$5,849 (+27.1%)
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2020
$4,601
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2019
$4,601
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2018
$4,601 (+37.4%)
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2017
$3,350 (+4.5%)
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2016
$3,206
$21,450 + $60,050
$81,500
Tax history for 4940 Brunswick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,708 (+16.5%)
$28,300 + $125,900
$154,200
2024
$5,759
$28,300 + $125,900
$154,200
2023
$5,759
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2022
$5,759 (−1.5%)
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2021
$5,849 (+27.1%)
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2020
$4,601
$21,450 + $91,025
$112,475
2019
$4,601
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2018
$4,601 (+37.4%)
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2017
$3,350 (+4.5%)
$21,450 + $56,800
$78,250
2016
$3,206
$21,450 + $60,050
$81,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,148
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
B0150 00208C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS-15
Single Family Residential District
This district is intended to be a single family residential district providing low population densities. Additional structures and uses required to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational and other immediate needs of such areas are permitted outright or are permissible as special uses, subject to restrictions and requirements intended to preserve and protect the character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 3
Parking/Storage: More Than 3 Covered Spaces, Garage Door Opener(s), Side-Load Garage, Storage Room(s), Workshop(s)
Bedroom 2 Description: Hardwood Floor, Level 1, Private Full Bathroom
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 3 Description: Hardwood Floor, Level 1, Private Full Bathroom
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 20 x 13
Bedroom 4 Description: Hardwood Floor, Level 1, Private Full Bathroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Primary Bath Description: Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Tile Floor
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 5
# of Rooms: 8
# of Stories: 2
1st Story Floor Plan: 2nd Bedroom, 2+ Bathrooms, 3rd Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, 1/2 Bathroom, Keeping/Hearth Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Office, Master Bedroom, Sun Room
2nd Story Floor Plan: 1 Bathroom, Play Room/Rec Room, Master Bedroom
Miscellaneous Interior: Attic Access, Excluded Some Window Treatment, Rear Stairs To Playroom, Smoke Detector(s), Walk-In Attic, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Equipment: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Range/Oven
Floors/Ceilings: 9+ Ft. Ceiling, Tile, Part Hardwood
Fireplace: Decorative Only, In Den/Great Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom
Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 17
Dining Room Dimensions: 17 x 17
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 20 x 16
Kitchen Dimensions: 18x18
Dining Room Dimensions: 17x17
Breakfast Dimensions: 20x12
Living Room Dimensions: 17x17
Living/Dining/Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Island In Kitchen, Keeping/Hearth Room, Pantry, Separate Dining Room, Separate Living Room, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
Office Dimensions: 9x9
Office Description: Hardwood Floor, Level 1
Keeping/Hearth Dimension: 20x16
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 20x16
Other Rooms: Entry Hall, Laundry Room, Office/Sewing Room
Additional Bedroom/Bathroom Info: 1 or More BR Down, 2 Full Master Bathrooms, Two Masters, Double Vanity Bathroom , Full Bathroom Down, Half Bathroom Down, Luxury Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom Down, Master Bedroom Up, Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted/Coffered Master
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Description: None
Miscellaneous Exterior: Wrought Iron Security Doors, Barn/Stable, Brick/Ironed Fence, Iron Fence
Property information provided by Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.