Extraordinary English cottage on 1+ acre, just a short walk to Galloway Golf Course. Timeless details include a slate roof, rich millwork, random-width hardwoods, heated slate sunroom floors, & 4 fireplaces. Spacious rooms with beautiful garden views flow effortlessly for entertaining. All bedrooms feature renovated ensuite baths, & the primary suite includes a new steam shower. The chef’s kitchen has gas appliances, an island, & a welcoming gathering space. The backyard is a true retreat with a brick patio, a John McIntire (sculptor) fountain, landscaped gardens, a screened summer house with fireplace, a dedicated vegetable/flower garden, & plenty of space for play. Extensive landscape lighting & irrigation system in place. Also included are a guest house & a dedicated gun room/workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Fontaine Albritton• Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Est. $2,339 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 40 S Rose Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10218190
Aug 3, 2026
Sold
$875,000
Apr 9, 2026
Price Changed
$975,000
Apr 1, 2026
Listed
$1,075,000
Public Records
Nov 15, 1994
Sold
$475,000
Public Records
Aug 4, 1994
Sold
$150,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,837 (−9.5%)
$96,050 + $128,525
$224,575
2024
$13,082 (+18.7%)
$96,050 + $128,525
$224,575
2023
$11,025 (+6.1%)
$96,050 + $102,600
$198,650
2022
$10,392 (+113.3%)
$96,050 + $74,550
$170,600
2021
$4,873 (−57.7%)
$96,050 + $74,550
$170,600
2020
$11,519
$96,050 + $83,575
$179,625
2019
$11,519
$96,050 + $62,925
$158,975
2018
$11,519 (+76.3%)
$96,050 + $62,925
$158,975
2017
$6,534 (−2.0%)
$96,050 + $62,925
$158,975
2016
$6,664 (−5.0%)
$96,050 + $62,925
$158,975
2014
$7,017
$96,050 + $64,525
$160,575
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
338 ft.
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
4,014
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
044114 00004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 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
Mar 10, 2026 • Final
Residential alteration
Renovate and remodel two bathrooms to meet ADA standards. Modify the master bathroom shower to comply with ADA requirements.
Bathroom
Remodel
Feb 6, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a new air handler, electric heater, and air conditioning unit.
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.
Fireplace: Gas Logs, In Den/Great Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Masonry, In Other Room
Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 22 x 18
Dining Room Dimensions: 19 x 15
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
Kitchen Dimensions: 11x17
Dining Room Dimensions: 19x15
Breakfast Dimensions: 12x7
Living Room Dimensions: 22x18
Living/Dining/Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Island In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Living Room, Updated/Renovated Kitchen
Property information provided by Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.