Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase such an incredible amount of real estate on an awesome cove lot in a great E. Memphis location and at a great price!! This custom built stately traditional has high ceilings, large rooms, 3BR, 3.2 BA down, 3BR, 3BA upstairs, 1BR, 1BA and playroom/den w FP in walkout basement are some of the features of this amazing home. Beautiful grounds, a Gunite pool and pool house. May need some updates, but plenty of room at this price. 1 ac. adjacent lot $290K.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Macky Sneed• Sneed Company, REALTORS
Bought with Sheldon Rosengarten• Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10010633
Apr 9, 2018
Sold
$818,000
$102/sq ft
Sep 2, 2017
Listed
$890,000
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$290,000
$36/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #1
May 26, 2017
Price Changed
$998,000
$125/sq ft
Jan 20, 2017
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,097 (+2.7%)
$84,350 + $221,050
$305,400
2024
$15,680 (+8.1%)
$84,350 + $221,050
$305,400
2023
$14,504
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2022
$14,504 (−11.7%)
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2021
$16,420 (+8.2%)
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2020
$15,182 (−5.1%)
$63,275 + $203,150
$266,425
2019
$16,005
$63,275 + $146,250
$209,525
2018
$16,005 (+68.7%)
$63,275 + $157,600
$220,875
2017
$9,489 (+8.6%)
$63,275 + $157,600
$220,875
2016
$8,740 (−10.1%)
$63,275 + $167,600
$230,875
2014
$9,726
$63,275 + $159,300
$222,575
Tax history for 5740 Forest Gate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,097 (+2.7%)
$84,350 + $221,050
$305,400
2024
$15,680 (+8.1%)
$84,350 + $221,050
$305,400
2023
$14,504
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2022
$14,504 (−11.7%)
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2021
$16,420 (+8.2%)
$63,275 + $174,825
$238,100
2020
$15,182 (−5.1%)
$63,275 + $203,150
$266,425
2019
$16,005
$63,275 + $146,250
$209,525
2018
$16,005 (+68.7%)
$63,275 + $157,600
$220,875
2017
$9,489 (+8.6%)
$63,275 + $157,600
$220,875
2016
$8,740 (−10.1%)
$63,275 + $167,600
$230,875
2014
$9,726
$63,275 + $159,300
$222,575
*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
7
Baths
8
Stories
1.7
Lot width
166 ft.
Lot depth
206 ft.
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,619
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
056055 00022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 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
Jul 1, 2025 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Construct a wood storage shed. No mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work is included.
ADU
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.
Other Rooms: Laundry Room, Play Room, In-Law Quarters, Separate Guest House, Entry Hall, Attic, Storage Room
Additional Bedroom/Bathroom Info: Master Bedroom Down, Double Vanity Bathroom , Separate Tub & Shower, 2 Full Master Bathrooms, Full Bathroom Down, Half Bathroom Down
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Description: Inground
Miscellaneous Exterior: Auto Lawn Sprinkler, Storage Building, Patio, Pool House, Garage Apartment, Wooded Grounds, Well Landscaped Grounds, Wood Fence, Brick/Ironed Fence
Exterior/Windows: Brick Veneer, Wood Window(s)
Foundation: Walk-Out Basement
Roof: Composition Shingles
Land Information
Acreage: 0.9
Lot Information
Parcel ID: 056055 00022
Lot #: 8
Lot Size: 166.47/255.0 X 206.49/178.59
Lot Description: Wooded, Cove, Professionally Landscaped
Area: 756F
Property Information
Detached Single Family
Style: Traditional
Has Termite Contract
Property Construction Status: Existing Property
Approx Heated Sq. Ft. Range: 8000 - 8999
Year Built: 1966
Financial
Tax Information
Annual City Tax: $7,568
Annual County Tax: $9,727
Financing
New Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water & Sewer: Gas Water Heater, 2+ Water Heaters, Public Water, Public Sewer
Property information provided by Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.