RARE EAST MEMPHIS PROPERTY OFFERING APPROXIMATELY 1,600 SQ. FT. IN THE MAIN HOME PLUS APPROXIMATELY 400 SQ. FT. OF ADDITIONAL ATTACHED SPACE WITH ITS OWN SEPARATE EXTERIOR ENTRANCE! The main home features an open-concept living area and an exceptionally spacious primary suite with a natural wood-burning fireplace, large ensuite bath, cedar walk-in closet and French doors to the backyard patio. A dedicated laundry/mudroom with backyard access adds everyday functionality. The additional space has its own heating and cooling, full bathroom and kitchen hookups, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, family or other uses. Major improvements include a 2021 roof, HVAC and ductwork replaced approximately 5–6 years ago, updated main drain, storm windows, generator hookup, large concrete patio and 8-foot privacy fence.
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
1639 Colonial Rd · $296,000
$296K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $296K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
32 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
Interior features
One fireplace
Six total rooms
All window treatments
Cedar-lined closet(s)
Pull-down attic stairs
Security system
Updated/renovated kitchen
Living room/dining room combination
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Separate guest house
Renovated bathroom
Split bedroom plan
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath (21 x 11)
All bedrooms on main level
Bedroom 2 on level 1 with shared bathroom
Bedroom 3 on level 1 with shared bathroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Full bathroom on main level
Kitchen
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Pantry
Breakfast bar
Renovated kitchen
Flooring
Partial carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas and electric)
Central cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Wood fence
Brick veneer and wood/composition exterior
Home design
Detached single-family home
Ranch style
One story
Built in 1955
Parking
Driveway/pad
Security
Security system
Construction
Brick veneer exterior
Wood/composition exterior
Utilities
Central heating (gas and electric)
Central cooling
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10227969
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$296,000
Public Records
Oct 6, 2021
Sold
$235,000
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10049670
Apr 23, 2019
Sold
$97,000
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$109,900
+19
Estate selling property. Excellent investment property potential. 1600 square foot main house with 3 bedrooms/ 1 full bath PLUS attached 400 square foot apartment with 1-bedroom/living rm/kitchen/full bath. House being sold in "As-Is" condition. Earnest money check to be made out to Griffin, Clift, Everton, & Maschmeyer, PLLC. Do not lock the front wood door/only the security door.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,896 (−3.3%)
$7,875 + $47,075
$54,950
2024
$2,996 (+8.1%)
$7,875 + $47,075
$54,950
2023
$2,772
$4,700 + $40,800
$45,500
2022
$2,772 (+46.5%)
$4,700 + $40,800
$45,500
2021
$1,892 (+2.9%)
$4,700 + $40,800
$45,500
2020
$1,839
$4,700 + $26,000
$30,700
2019
$1,839
$4,700 + $20,675
$25,375
2018
$1,839 (+76.3%)
$4,700 + $20,675
$25,375
2017
$1,043 (−11.2%)
$4,700 + $20,675
$25,375
2016
$1,175
$4,700 + $20,675
$25,375
2014
$1,175
$5,225 + $21,675
$26,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
163 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,984
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,984
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
066050 00011
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
Apr 25, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a gas line for a natural gas generator.
Gas
Generator
Mar 17, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical
Install a new electrical transfer switch.
Electrical
Generator
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
17% 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
86/ 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.
8.7 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1639 Colonial Rd
$290,883
$5,117 under list price of $296K
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