A rare East Memphis find! Set on a lush, irrigated 1-acre lot, 5471 Rich Road offers nearly 2,100 square feet of living space with the privacy and outdoor lifestyle that are hard to find in the heart of the city. The home features beautifully updated bathrooms, two living spaces, a screened porch, 2 car attached garage, and a fiberglass pool. Primary suite includes a large walk -in closet and opens onto fabulous deck. Zoned for the highly sought-after Richland school district, this property combines an exceptional lot, and a prime East Memphis location. Throughout the years, the seller has updated both bathrooms, added a half bath, added deck, relocated washer/dryer; added screen porch, replaced sewer line (2017), added irrigation, installed fresh sod (2025), painted pool (2025), painted pool, and replaced sand in pool filter (2026) Plans for kitchen updates are available and included with the purchase of the property
Richland Acres, located between I-240 and Poplar Avenue, is a residential and commercial Memphis neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road corridor, where low-slung plazas, local eateries, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward brick one-stories with deep setbacks, punctuated by small apartment communities along the busier arterials. The landscape reads suburban in form, with wide driveways, mature trees, and pocket greens. Daily routines orbit nearby shopping strips and medical offices rather than a single main street. For a cultural reset, the Memphis Botanic Garden and Dixon Gallery & Gardens sit close by, pairing trails and galleries with quiet, curated grounds.
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Market insights
5471 Rich Rd · $395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.3%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$395,000
Median sale price in this area is $269,256. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One masonry fireplace in the den/great room
Smooth ceilings throughout
Pantry
Attic
Storage room
Entry hall
Other room noted in remarks
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the main level
Primary bedroom on main level with full bath
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bath with double sinks, separate shower, and tile floor
Renovated bathroom and double vanity noted
Kitchen
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet
Flooring
Hardwood throughout
Tile flooring in bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Inground pool
Screen porch
Sidewalks
Storage building
Some trees, level and landscaped yard
Home design
Detached single-family home
Traditional style
Single-story
Existing property built in 1961
Has termite contract
Parking
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
Driveway/pad
Front-load garage
Additional storage room(s)
Construction
Brick veneer exterior
Composition shingle roof
Built in 1961
Utilities
Gas water heater
Public water and sewer (implied)
Electric service (implied)
HOA & community
Voluntary neighborhood
Other
Lot approximately 0.98 acre
Lot described as 234x219 with lot number 52
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10227972
Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$395,000
Public Records
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$205,000
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #2507070
Jun 7, 2002
Sold
$189,500
Apr 8, 2002
Listed
$199,000
Beautifully maintained one-owner home on 1 acre lot in sought after East Memphis location! Hardwood floors, covered patio, double garage with 19x6 storage/workshop! Great curb appeal! Come see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,399 (+11.2%)
$43,900 + $58,525
$102,425
2024
$4,855 (+8.1%)
$43,900 + $58,525
$102,425
2023
$4,491
$47,025 + $26,700
$73,725
2022
$4,491 (−1.2%)
$47,025 + $26,700
$73,725
2021
$4,544 (−17.3%)
$47,025 + $26,700
$73,725
2020
$5,492
$47,025 + $26,700
$73,725
2019
$5,492
$47,025 + $28,775
$75,800
2018
$5,492 (+81.3%)
$47,025 + $28,775
$75,800
2017
$3,030 (−2.0%)
$47,025 + $28,775
$75,800
2016
$3,091
$47,025 + $26,700
$73,725
2014
$3,091
$52,250 + $18,500
$70,750
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
234 ft.
Lot depth
219 ft.
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,100
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
068018 00011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 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
Jun 25, 2024 • Final
Residential plumbing
Install a backflow prevention device.
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.
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 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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 • 38120
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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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Redfin Estimate for 5471 Rich Rd
$396,018
$1,018 over list price of $395K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $289K to $426K.