Move-in Ready! This beautifully updated 3BR/1BA home features a 2 car garage, nail down hardwood floors throughout, abundant natural light, and a sunny sunroom that's perfect for a home office. Fresh interior paint, an updated bath with new lighting and sink, plus a new HVAC system (2023) make this home truly turnkey. Enjoy outdoor living in the large, level, fully fenced backyard with fresh landscaping, a spacious deck with new stairs, and an in ground fire pit, ideal for entertaining family and friends. The 2 car garage doubles as a great workshop with ample room for storage. Located in the heart of Colonial Acres, you'll love the neighborhood's friendly atmosphere and walkable streets, all just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and everything East Memphis has to offer. Come see why so many love calling Colonial Acres home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ward Walthal IV• Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
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
1157 Colonial Rd · $239,900
$240K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $240K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
46 days
The average home goes pending in 38 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
Security system and smoke detectors
All window treatments
Pull-down attic stairs
Pantry
Updated/renovated kitchen
Sun room
Separate living and dining rooms
6 total rooms
Single-story floor plan
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the main level
Primary bedroom with hardwood floors and smooth ceiling (13 x 11)
Bedroom 2 with hardwood floors and smooth ceiling (12 x 11)
Bedroom 3 with hardwood floors and smooth ceiling (11 x 10)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tile flooring and smooth ceiling
Kitchen
Updated kitchen
Cooktop
Range/oven
Gas cooking
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood throughout
Tile floors in bathroom areas
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central cooling
220V wiring
Exterior features
Porch and deck
Well-landscaped grounds with some trees
Wood fence
Sidewalks
On-site storage and workshop
Wrought iron security doors
Home design
Detached single-family home
Traditional style
Built in 1952
One story
Parking
Front-load garage with 2 covered parking spaces
Garage door opener(s)
Storage room(s) and workshop space
Security
Burglar alarm
Iron door(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Brick veneer exterior
Composition shingle roof
Conventional foundation
Aluminum and wood windows with storm windows
Utilities
Public water and public sewer
Gas water heater
Electric service with 220V wiring
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10227801
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$239,900
Aug 6, 2026
Listed
$244,900
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10125762
Jul 7, 2022
Sold
$237,000
Mar 24, 2022
Listed
$229,000
+20
* * * This charming home in the heart of East Memphis has a lot to offer. As you enter the front door you will see beautiful hardwood floors throughout. This classic has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, sunroom with amazing light. Backyard is sodded with large deck patio and inground fire pit. Need exterior work space? The detached two car garage has a large work bench and great storage. Roof 2015, fence 2019, New interior and exterior paint. This home is move in ready! Don't miss out on this Gem! * * *
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3269349
May 15, 2013
Sold
$114,500
Apr 13, 2013
Listed
$117,000
+20
Brand NEW on the market! Don't miss your opportunity! Colonial Acres what a great place to live. 2 car Garage, wood fenced large level lot. Outdoor living space to enjoy including wood deck and a place for a fire pit if you like. Sunroom by Livingroom.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3165439
Apr 23, 2009
Sold
$124,000
Mar 5, 2009
Listed
$124,900
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #2657210
Mar 5, 2007
Sold
$122,700
Nov 21, 2006
Listed
$121,950
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,141 (+16.1%)
$8,600 + $51,000
$59,600
2024
$2,705 (+8.1%)
$8,600 + $51,000
$59,600
2023
$2,502
$5,975 + $35,100
$41,075
2022
$2,502 (−1.2%)
$5,975 + $35,100
$41,075
2021
$2,531 (+44.8%)
$5,975 + $35,100
$41,075
2020
$1,748
$5,975 + $35,100
$41,075
2019
$1,748
$5,975 + $18,150
$24,125
2018
$1,748 (+76.3%)
$5,975 + $18,150
$24,125
2017
$992 (−14.5%)
$5,975 + $18,150
$24,125
2016
$1,160
$5,975 + $18,150
$24,125
2014
$1,160
$6,050 + $20,500
$26,550
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,134
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
065023 00003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
R-6
Residential Single Family-6 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. Five single-family residential districts are established-R-6 which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area and setback requirements. New R-6 districts are generally located in an infill or redevelopment location where similar lot sizes are part of the original fabric of development. Additionally, R-6 districts should have a shared street network with and are generally located at least 500 to 1,000 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
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
18% 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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Memphis. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1157 Colonial Rd
$237,273
$2,627 under list price of $240K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $250K.