An inviting circle drive welcomes you to this wood shingled cape cod 5BR 4BA River Oaks landmark, designed by noted architect Oscar Menzer. A light & bright interior with rich hardwood & brick floors provides a timeless aesthetic, equal parts beautiful & functional. A star of the home is the spacious, totally renovated kitchen with custom cabinets, quartzite tops, 5'x10' island, & GE Monogram appls incl 48" range with the endearing original copper vent hood. Charming lower den, MBR dn, much more
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10066467
Jul 15, 2020
Sold
$965,000
$167/sq ft
Nov 20, 2019
Listed
$1,095,000
$190/sq ft
+20
An inviting circle drive welcomes you to this wood shingled cape cod 5BR 4BA River Oaks landmark, designed by noted architect Oscar Menzer. A light & bright interior with rich hardwood & brick floors provides a timeless aesthetic, equal parts beautiful & functional. A star of the home is the spacious, totally renovated kitchen with custom cabinets, quartzite tops, 5'x10' island, & GE Monogram appls incl 48" range with the endearing original copper vent hood. Charming lower den, MBR dn, much more
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #9961351
Apr 22, 2016
Sold
$750,000
$130/sq ft
Nov 5, 2015
Price Changed
$995,000
$172/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Listed
$1,195,000
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1997
Sold
$775,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,365 (+12.7%)
$121,475 + $207,975
$329,450
2024
$15,407 (+8.1%)
$121,475 + $207,975
$329,450
2023
$14,251
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2022
$14,251 (−1.2%)
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2021
$14,418 (−2.0%)
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2020
$14,715
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2019
$14,715
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2018
$14,715 (+76.3%)
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2017
$8,346 (+5.9%)
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2016
$7,885
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2014
$7,885
$121,475 + $58,975
$180,450
Tax history for 491 S Shady Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,365 (+12.7%)
$121,475 + $207,975
$329,450
2024
$15,407 (+8.1%)
$121,475 + $207,975
$329,450
2023
$14,251
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2022
$14,251 (−1.2%)
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2021
$14,418 (−2.0%)
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2020
$14,715
$121,475 + $112,475
$233,950
2019
$14,715
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2018
$14,715 (+76.3%)
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2017
$8,346 (+5.9%)
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2016
$7,885
$121,475 + $81,600
$203,075
2014
$7,885
$121,475 + $58,975
$180,450
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
240 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
5,774
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
080021 00017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2026.
R-15
Residential Single-Family-15 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. Five single-family residential districts are established-R-15 which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area and setback requirements.; New R-15 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
May 23, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing
Install a new reduced pressure device to replace the existing backflow preventer for the landscape irrigation system.
Gas
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Circular Driveway
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Features: Full Bath
Room Dimensions: 22X16
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 15X12
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 15X12
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 15X14
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Master Bathroom
Room Features: Double Vanity
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 24X18
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 17X15
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 25X20
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 24X17
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Basement Information
Basement Features: Partial, Other
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Den
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar, High Ceilings, Pantry, Built-in Features
Appliances: Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Flooring: Wood, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Wood, Shake
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,021
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
Location Information
Directions: Poplar Ave to north on south Shady Grove by Ruth's Chris cross over Briarcrest. Home on left across from Chartwell.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,774
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Shelby County
APN: 080021 00017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026