NOT ON A BUSY STREET! This is W. Perkins Road, not S. Perkins Road! Beautifully maintained 3BR/2BA home in the heart of East Memphis! This charming home offers gorgeous hardwood floors, newer windows, fresh paint, built-ins, & thoughtful updates throughout. The open living and dining rooms flow seamlessly together and are filled with incredible natural light, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen features a gas range with vent hood, subway & designer tile backsplash, pantry storage, & newer appliances. Extensive improvements include an updated electrical panel, replaced outlets, updated plumbing fixtures and faucets, new light fixtures, new interior and exterior doors, and a dedicated laundry area. Outside, enjoy beautiful landscaping, mature shade trees, a spacious fenced backyard, patio area, and storage shed. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and everything East Memphis has to offer. Move-in ready!
Colonial Acres, located between East Parkway and I-240, is a residential and mid-century Memphis neighborhood with ranch-style streetscapes and a leafy, park-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Park Avenue and Getwell Road corridor, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Housing leans toward brick one-stories and tidy lots, with curving blocks that soften traffic and add a suburban cadence inside the city. The edge of the area ties into the green expanse of Audubon Park and the Memphis Botanic Garden for long walks and open lawns. Nearby anchors like the Dixon Gallery & Gardens and Theatre Memphis add a cultural counterpoint to the quiet blocks. Errands and dining cluster along Park and Poplar, keeping the geography practical without changing the calm tone.
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Offer insights
1072 W West Perkins Rd · $265,000
$265K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $265K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
81 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, laundry room
Updated/renovated kitchen with pantry
Pull-down attic stairs
Storage room
Some window treatments excluded
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the main level
Primary bedroom on the main level with hardwood flooring and a full bath
Bedroom 2 (10 x 13) with hardwood flooring on the main level
Bedroom 3 (11 x 11) with hardwood flooring on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bath features tile flooring
Kitchen
Updated/renovated kitchen
Pantry
Gas cooking
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Laundry closet
Storage space
Flooring
Hardwood throughout
Tile in bath(s) and select areas
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch and patio
Well-landscaped grounds
Chain link fence
Outdoor storage
Home design
Detached single-family ranch
Single-story (ranch)
Built in 1953
Parking
Driveway/pad and one covered parking space
Security
Chain fence around yard
Construction
Brick veneer and wood/composition exterior
Composition shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Voluntary neighborhood association
Financial info
Financing available: Conventional, FHA, VA
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10224413
Aug 5, 2026
Price Changed
$265,000
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$269,900
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
$275,000
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10123919
Jun 29, 2022
Sold
$259,000
May 21, 2022
Price Changed
$249,000
May 13, 2022
Listed
$259,000
+15
Nice three bedroom 2 bath home in Colonial Acres. Hardwood floors, big fenced back yard. Storage room in carport plus storage building. Third bedroom works well as den or office. Built-in shelving in dining room and one of the bedrooms. Convenient to Audubon Park golf course, University of Memphis, East Memphis offices, restaurants and shopping. Beautiful block of W. Perkins. Open Sunday, May 15, 2-4 PM
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #9977160
Jul 21, 2016
Sold
$143,000
May 14, 2016
Listed
$145,000
+12
Gorgeous home with a beautiful lot, Tons of mature trees to provide shade. lots of updates through out. nice galley style kitchen with new tile and countertops, separate dining room . , large living room, and excellent hardwood floors through out the home, new vinyl clad double pane energy efficient windows and fresh paint. 2 year old roof. one of the best looking streets in colonial acres with well kept larger lots. super clean. move in ready. special financing. call!
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #2635995
Jul 13, 2006
Sold
$134,500
May 17, 2006
Listed
$139,950
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #2511272
Aug 5, 2002
Sold
$96,000
May 29, 2002
Listed
$99,500
Public Records
Nov 18, 1968
Sold
$18,700
Public Records
Dec 1, 1962
Sold
$16,200
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,166 (−6.1%)
$11,250 + $48,825
$60,075
2024
$3,373 (+8.1%)
$11,250 + $48,825
$60,075
2023
$3,120
$9,050 + $42,175
$51,225
2022
$3,120 (−1.2%)
$9,050 + $42,175
$51,225
2021
$3,157 (+21.4%)
$9,050 + $42,175
$51,225
2020
$2,600
$9,050 + $42,175
$51,225
2019
$2,600
$9,050 + $26,825
$35,875
2018
$2,600 (+76.3%)
$9,050 + $26,825
$35,875
2017
$1,474 (+15.1%)
$9,050 + $26,825
$35,875
2016
$1,281
$9,050 + $26,825
$35,875
2014
$1,281
$9,050 + $20,275
$29,325
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,297
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,297
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
065017 00025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-10
Residential Single-Family-10 District
The single-family residential districts are intended to accommodate one single-family detached principal dwelling unit per lot. These districts should be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is predominately single-family residential or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. 5 single-family residential districts are established-R-10 which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area and setback requirements.; New R-10 districts are generally located at least 1,500 to 2,000 ft from a CMU-1, CMU-2, CMU-3 or CBD district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 6, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a new water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace the condenser and evaporator coil.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Memphis, TN • 38117
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1072 W West Perkins Rd
$261,129
$3,871 under list price of $265K
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