This spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and potential. The expansive interior features both a large den and a formal living room, providing ample space for comfortable daily living and effortless entertaining. While the home maintains its original character, it serves as an ideal canvas for modern cosmetic updates. Outside, a fully fenced backyard and private patio await. This is a rare opportunity to build equity in a solid, roomy home.
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
1257 S Perkins Rd · $228,000
$228K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $228K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
121 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
Interior features
One masonry fireplace in the den/great room
Open floor plan with combined living/dining areas and a separate living room
Seven total rooms
Single-story layout
Tile and part hardwood floors with vinyl flooring in some areas
Laundry room
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level
Primary bedroom with full bath and walk-in closet (17 x 14)
Bedroom 2 (13 x 11) with hardwood floor and shared bath
Bedroom 3 (10 x 10) with hardwood floor and shared bath
Bedroom 4 (11 x 10) with hardwood floor and shared bath
Split bedroom plan
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with tile floor
Kitchen
Kitchen with range/oven
Breakfast bar
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Disposal
Flooring
Tile
Partial hardwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Storage building
Level lot with some trees
Home design
Detached single-family home
Traditional style
One story
Built in 1952
Parking
Driveway/pad parking
One covered parking space
Construction
Brick veneer and wood/composition exterior
Composition shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service (standard)
Gas heating
Financial info
Conventional financing available
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10221555
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$228,000
May 14, 2026
Listed
$235,000
RENT. #1
Jun 10, 2022
Price Changed
$1,500
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10103654
Aug 17, 2021
Sold
$180,000
Jul 9, 2021
Listed
$159,900
This property is in a 18 house package. The properties can be sold individually. all properties, including this one are all occupied. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS! All leases, ledgers and other info can be provided during the inspection period. No showings until the property is under contract since occupied with a tenant
Public Records
Oct 2, 2012
Sold
$71,685
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3254072
Sep 27, 2012
Sold
$59,900
Aug 8, 2012
Listed
$64,500
AS-IS sale! TERRIFIC opportunity on this 4 Bedroom 2 Bath home that needs a little TLC, but will not last long at this price!!! Convenient to everything with AWESOME potential. .. HURRY!!
Public Records
Jul 30, 1999
Sold
$79,950
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,226 (−9.0%)
$8,600 + $52,600
$61,200
2024
$3,543 (+8.1%)
$8,600 + $52,600
$61,200
2023
$3,277
$5,975 + $47,825
$53,800
2022
$3,277 (−1.2%)
$5,975 + $47,825
$53,800
2021
$3,316 (+45.4%)
$5,975 + $47,825
$53,800
2020
$2,281
$5,975 + $47,825
$53,800
2019
$2,281
$5,975 + $25,500
$31,475
2018
$2,281 (+76.3%)
$5,975 + $25,500
$31,475
2017
$1,294 (+18.5%)
$5,975 + $25,500
$31,475
2016
$1,092
$5,975 + $25,500
$31,475
2014
$1,092
$5,425 + $19,575
$25,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
68 ft.
Lot depth
139 ft.
Lot size
9,452 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,238
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,238
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
065020 00018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
21% 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1257 S Perkins Rd
$222,895
$5,105 under list price of $228K
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