Avon, located between Summer Avenue and I-40, is a residential and light-industrial Memphis neighborhood with modest mid-century blocks and rail-adjacent corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Summer Ave corridor near White Station Road, where auto shops, taquerias, and small storefronts set a workday rhythm. Housing reads as practical—brick ranches, compact cottages, and small apartment courts—on wide streets with mature trees. Nearby, the Summer Avenue corridor links daily errands with long-standing local food counters. The area’s geography feels defined by major arterials and warehouse pockets, giving it a straightforward, utilitarian tone. Cultural touchpoints in the orbit include Crosstown Concourse, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and the Memphis Zoo.
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Market insights
401 Avon Rd · $405,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$405,000
Median sale price in this area is $309,179. (24% lower 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
Exterior
Exterior features
Located in the East Memphis subdivision
Home design
Built in 1985
Construction
Living area about 1703
Sale and tax history for 401 Avon Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmt7s6mpl012js601pn92fvnq
Aug 25, 2026
Listed
$405,000
$238/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10196320
Jun 9, 2025
Sold
$330,000
$194/sq ft
May 9, 2025
Listed
$340,000
$200/sq ft
+34
Charming 3BR/2BA Home in the Heart of East Memphis! Welcome to this adorable East Memphis home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a host of recent updates. Step inside to discover fresh new paint throughout, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen shines with brand-new countertops and appliances, perfect for cooking and entertaining. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, offering a clean, modern feel. Outside, you'll love the large backyard with blue stone patio—ideal for gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. Conveniently located in East Memphis near schools and neighborhood parks, this move-in ready home is full of charm and comfort. Home is being sold as-is with the majority of repairs already completed. Don’t miss it!
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10085471
Nov 3, 2020
Sold
$310,000
$182/sq ft
Sep 23, 2020
Listed
$299,000
$176/sq ft
+32
Treat yourself to a darling house in one of E Memphis' hottest neighborhoods. Lots of updates throughout, including a renovated bath that was designed with today's buyer in mind. Back den overlooks expansive back yard (almost 1/2 acre!), which makes entertaining possibilities endless. Total exterior renovation is an added win! 1 car covered parking. Around the corner from the Greenline. White Station schools. Immaculate condition. 1703 sq ft. See attached list of full renovations and upgrades!
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3241918
May 17, 2012
Sold
$165,000
$97/sq ft
Mar 1, 2012
Listed
$174,500
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,890 (+1.2%)
$29,100 + $59,900
$89,000
2024
$4,834 (+8.1%)
$29,100 + $63,675
$92,775
2023
$4,471
$29,100 + $44,300
$73,400
2022
$4,471 (−1.2%)
$29,100 + $44,300
$73,400
2021
$4,524 (+22.9%)
$29,100 + $44,300
$73,400
2020
$3,681
$29,100 + $44,300
$73,400
2019
$3,681
$29,100 + $21,700
$50,800
2018
$3,681 (+76.3%)
$29,100 + $21,700
$50,800
2017
$2,088 (+4.8%)
$29,100 + $21,700
$50,800
2016
$1,993
$29,100 + $21,700
$50,800
2014
$1,993
$22,075 + $23,550
$45,625
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
186 ft.
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,703
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,703
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
055049 00010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
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
18% 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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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