Welcome to 2496 James Road, a beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering 2,230 square feet of stylish, move in ready living. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the fresh modern finishes, bright open layout, and thoughtful updates that make this home both inviting and functional. Designed with everyday living and entertaining in mind, the spacious floor plan flows seamlessly between the living areas, creating the perfect space to gather with family and friends. One of the home's standout features is the spacious bonus room, offering endless possibilities as a fourth bedroom, home office, game room, or flex space tailored to your needs. Two beautifully updated bathrooms and quality renovations throughout complete this exceptional home. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities, this beautifully updated property is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Alta Vista, located between Overton Park and the Medical District, is a historic and residential Memphis neighborhood with early-20th-century architecture and leafy, walkable blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Madison Avenue near Cooper Street, where coffee counters, indie storefronts, and late-night bites set a steady street-level hum. Crosstown Concourse anchors daily routines with food stalls, galleries, and community programming under one roof. The Levitt Shell and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art add an arts-forward cadence nearby. Housing leans toward classic bungalows and period cottages with deep porches and mature trees. Side streets stay calm, while Midtown’s cultural grid keeps the pace close at hand.
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Market insights
2496 James Rd · $189,900
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$189,900
Median sale price in this area is $309,179. (63% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Seven total rooms
Separate living room and dining room
Updated/renovated kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Washer/dryer connections
Bonus room
Renovated bathroom
Other interior features noted in remarks
Fireplace (see remarks)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total
Primary bedroom on main level
One bedroom on lower level
Second and third bedrooms on upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with tile floor
Kitchen
Updated/renovated kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer connections
Flooring
Wood laminate floors
Partial carpeting
Tile
Other flooring noted in remarks
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Wrought iron security doors
Brick veneer and wood/composition exterior
Wood windows
No pool
Some trees on lot
Other exterior features noted in remarks
Home design
Detached single-family home
Traditional style
Two stories
Existing property
Built in 1964
Parking
Front-load garage
Driveway/pad
Two covered parking spaces
Security
Wrought iron security doors
Construction
Composition shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Water and sewer: other (see remarks)
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10225070
Jun 30, 2026
Listed
$189,900
Public Records
Apr 10, 2026
Sold
$65,000
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3056278
Dec 2, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 2, 2025
Listed
$52,000
Public Records
Nov 15, 2017
Sold
$42,999
Public Records
Oct 16, 1996
Sold
$65,000
Public Records
Jul 2, 1965
Sold
$19,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,799 (+15.0%)
$2,050 + $32,075
$34,125
2024
$1,564 (+8.1%)
$2,050 + $32,075
$34,125
2023
$1,447
$1,975 + $21,775
$23,750
2022
$1,447 (−1.2%)
$1,975 + $21,775
$23,750
2021
$1,464 (+18.7%)
$1,975 + $21,775
$23,750
2020
$1,234
$1,975 + $21,775
$23,750
2019
$1,234
$1,975 + $15,050
$17,025
2018
$1,234 (+71.6%)
$1,975 + $15,050
$17,025
2014
$719
$1,975 + $14,500
$16,475
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,230
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,230
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
072046 00040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 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
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Residential electrical
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Electrical
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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
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Memphis, TN • 38127
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2496 James Rd
$189,619
$281 under list price of $190K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $155K to $255K.