5679 The Forest Gate Rd is a 9,139 square foot house on a 0.89 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 10, 2008 for $1,300,000. Based on Redfin's Memphis data, we estimate the home's value is $1,810,891.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,810,891
$511K since sold in March 2008$33K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 169.7% higher than the average sale price ($671K) of 6 comparable homes.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #308660
Oct 12, 2000
Sold
$1,150,000
$126/sq ft
May 1, 2000
Listed
$1,475,000
$161/sq ft
LUCIAN DENT DESIGN WITH TOTAL RENOVATION IN 1998.FABUOUS DECOR AND DETAIL, H. W. AND BRICK FLRS. DEN WITH 20 FT CEILINGS, 18 FT PALLIDIAN WINDOW OVER- LOOKING YARD AND FOUNTAINE, GOURMET KIT. WITH KEEPING RM. GREAT MASTER & BATH
Public Records
Mar 20, 1997
Sold
$301,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1996
Sold
$473,283
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,486 (−7.3%)
$82,900 + $381,650
$464,550
2024
$26,407 (+8.1%)
$82,900 + $381,650
$464,550
2023
$24,427
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2022
$24,427 (−4.6%)
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2021
$25,617 (−4.1%)
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2020
$26,700
$62,175 + $353,475
$415,650
2019
$26,700
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2018
$26,700 (+76.3%)
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2017
$15,144 (+0.9%)
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2016
$15,016
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2014
$15,016
$62,175 + $281,450
$343,625
Tax history for 5679 The Forest Gate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,486 (−7.3%)
$82,900 + $381,650
$464,550
2024
$26,407 (+8.1%)
$82,900 + $381,650
$464,550
2023
$24,427
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2022
$24,427 (−4.6%)
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2021
$25,617 (−4.1%)
$62,175 + $338,825
$401,000
2020
$26,700
$62,175 + $353,475
$415,650
2019
$26,700
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2018
$26,700 (+76.3%)
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2017
$15,144 (+0.9%)
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2016
$15,016
$62,175 + $306,300
$368,475
2014
$15,016
$62,175 + $281,450
$343,625
*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
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
Nov 24, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install new condensers, coils, and furnaces.
HVAC
Jul 30, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical
Work on a heating and air conditioning connection.
Electrical
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: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 2 Openings
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 16
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Traditional
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Pool Information
Pool Type: Concrete
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 9,139
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,706
Building Sq. Ft: 9,139
# of Stories: 1.7
Stories Type: 1 3/4
Legal Description: SS THE FOREST GATE RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Brick Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 784
Garage / Carport Type: Brick
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,768
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: MEMPHIS
Acres: 0.89
Depth Footage: 230
Front Footage: 200
Zoning Code: R-10
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 9,139
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Shelby County
APN: 056055 00045
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
White Station Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
White Station Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
White Station High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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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
19% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.72M – $2.08M
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