"Laissez les bon temps rouler" in this adorable New Orleans-style shotgun house in the heart of Midtown Memphis. Built in 1912, this 1/1 home has all of its original charm: longleaf pine floors, 11' ceilings, large windows, a fireplace, and a screened-in porch. The wallpaper around the fireplace is the Martinique design made famous by the Beverly Hills Hotel. The lush backyard leads to a backhouse, complete with electricity and a window unit – an ideal space for an office or artist's studio.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kristi Ryan• Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury
Bought with Gary Albertine• The Albertine Company
Source:Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10074906
Redfin Estimate
$174,703
$7,798 since sold in February 2021$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 19.7% lower than the average sale price ($217K) of 6 comparable homes.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10074906
May 26, 2020
Sold
$189,000
$198/sq ft
Apr 18, 2020
Listed
$169,000
$177/sq ft
+18
"Laissez les bon temps rouler" in this adorable New Orleans-style shotgun house in the heart of Midtown Memphis. Built in 1912, this 1/1 home has all of its original charm: longleaf pine floors, 11' ceilings, large windows, a fireplace, and a screened-in porch. The wallpaper around the fireplace is the Martinique design made famous by the Beverly Hills Hotel. The lush backyard leads to a backhouse, complete with electricity and a window unit – an ideal space for an office or artist's studio.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3279267
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$132,500
$139/sq ft
Aug 19, 2013
Listed
$142,000
$149/sq ft
+20
Adorable and easy-to-love, this 1BD/1BA cottage sits on a lush, shaded lot, full of mature growth. Features wood flooring, high beadboard ceilings, louvered shutters, gas range. Studio with electricity in back. Gravel paths, storage, two-car parking pad.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3222732
Jul 25, 2011
Sold
$127,000
$133/sq ft
Apr 29, 2011
Listed
$142,500
$149/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1992
Sold
$34,500
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,625 (−7.8%)
$21,750 + $28,050
$49,800
2024
$2,848 (+8.1%)
$21,750 + $28,050
$49,800
2023
$2,635
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2022
$2,635 (−1.2%)
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2021
$2,666 (+24.6%)
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2020
$2,139
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2019
$2,139
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2018
$2,139 (+76.3%)
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2017
$1,213 (−6.7%)
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2016
$1,300
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2014
$1,300
$12,200 + $17,550
$29,750
Tax history for 540 S Rembert St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,625 (−7.8%)
$21,750 + $28,050
$49,800
2024
$2,848 (+8.1%)
$21,750 + $28,050
$49,800
2023
$2,635
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2022
$2,635 (−1.2%)
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2021
$2,666 (+24.6%)
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2020
$2,139
$12,200 + $31,050
$43,250
2019
$2,139
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2018
$2,139 (+76.3%)
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2017
$1,213 (−6.7%)
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2016
$1,300
$12,200 + $17,325
$29,525
2014
$1,300
$12,200 + $17,550
$29,750
*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
RU-3
MD
Residential Urban-3 District
Residential development in the RU-3 District allows a variety of housing types including single-family detached (conventional, side yard house, Cottage), single-family attached (semi-attached, two-family, townhouse), and multifamily (large home, stacked townhouse, apartment). New RU-3 districts are generally located in an infill or redevelopment location where similar lot sizes are part of the original fabric of development. Additionally, RU-3 districts should have a shared street network with and are generally located at least 500 ft from a CMU-1, CMU2, CMU-3, or CBD district or are within 500 ft of an arterial.
Zone overlays
Midtown District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Jul 13, 2023 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install or replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace two package units for heating and air conditioning.
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central and Unit
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MILLER
Living Sq. Ft: 955
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 955
Building Sq. Ft: 955
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: ES REMBERT
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Name: MEMPHIS
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 44
Zoning Code: RU-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 955
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: 016059 00030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Idlewild Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Memphis, TN • 38104
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$166,000 – $201,000
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