Location! This renovated gem is situated on . 61 gated acres in the heart of East Memphis! The refreshing interior is light, airy, & ready for entertaining with two living spaces & an open dining room. Pass thru the French doors & extend the fun into the massive private backyard complete with covered patio and pool! A few of the many updates include new kitchen, baths, duct work, windows, paint, enclosed garage, & new floors plus the old charm of original hardwoods. Must see! Open Sat 6/8 1-3
Spacious brick home on huge .69 acre lot with a pool and 3 car carport. Excellent opportunity with lots of privacy, wood floors, large den off the kitchen, formal living room and dining room and 2 full baths. Needs some TLC and owner selling as is. Roof 1 year old, metal siding and brick exterior, lots of potential to be a show place. Owner must meet to show.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10054105
Jul 3, 2019
Sold
$320,000
$178/sq ft
Jun 4, 2019
Listed
$340,000
$189/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10005802
Sep 20, 2017
Sold
$165,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 28, 2017
Listed
$189,900
$106/sq ft
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Spacious brick home on huge . 69 acre lot with a pool and 3 car carport. Excellent opportunity with lots of privacy, wood floors, large den off the kitchen, formal living room and dining room and 2 full baths. Needs some TLC and owner selling as is. Roof 1 year old, metal siding and brick exterior, lots of potential to be a show place. Owner must meet to show.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #1
Dec 21, 2015
Price Changed
$189,900
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1995
Sold
$107,500
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1995
Sold
$78,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,808 (−3.9%)
$31,550 + $59,675
$91,225
2024
$5,003 (+8.1%)
$31,550 + $59,675
$91,225
2023
$4,628
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2022
$4,628 (−1.2%)
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2021
$4,682 (+19.0%)
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2020
$3,935
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2019
$3,935
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2018
$3,935 (+76.3%)
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2017
$2,232 (+4.8%)
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2016
$2,130
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2014
$2,130
$23,925 + $24,825
$48,750
Tax history for 242 N Perkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,808 (−3.9%)
$31,550 + $59,675
$91,225
2024
$5,003 (+8.1%)
$31,550 + $59,675
$91,225
2023
$4,628
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2022
$4,628 (−1.2%)
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2021
$4,682 (+19.0%)
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2020
$3,935
$31,550 + $44,425
$75,975
2019
$3,935
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2018
$3,935 (+76.3%)
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2017
$2,232 (+4.8%)
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2016
$2,130
$31,550 + $22,750
$54,300
2014
$2,130
$23,925 + $24,825
$48,750
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
227 ft.
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,755
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
055054 00028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Dec 8, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Install a full system.
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.
Property information provided by Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.