2538 James Rd is a 1,689 square foot house on a 0.92 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 08, 2016 for $62,000. Based on Redfin's Memphis data, we estimate the home's value is $149,947.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$89Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$149,947
$88K since sold in August 2016$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 58.8% higher than the average sale price ($94K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 3, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical
Perform a gas air test and install a new furnace and air conditioning coil.
Gas
HVAC
Nov 27, 2024 • Final
Residential electrical
Work on electrical panels.
Electrical
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 details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central and Unit
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Traditional
Exterior Wall: Stone
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TERRI ANNA SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,689
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,689
Building Sq. Ft: 1,689
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: NS JAMES RD COR SKYLINE CIRCLE (NW) SEE MAP BB,AA 15
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,860
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,907
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: MEMPHIS
Acres: 0.9161
Depth Footage: 256
Front Footage: 140
Zoning Code: R-10
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,689
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: 072046 00057
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whitney Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Grandview Heights Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Trezevant High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
16% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $173,000
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