Situated on a generous lot in the heart of East Memphis, this property offers timeless character, spacious living, and endless potential. This 3BR, 2.5BA home features approx. 2,600 sqft.t of living space on one level with a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The stairs to the second floor offer the perfect opportunity for expansion and still keeping generous walk in attic space. The spacious 2 car carport has a large 20x9 storage room/ shop. Set on roughly .60 acres, the property provides exceptional outdoor space rarely found in such a convenient in-town location. Built in 1959, this home blends classic appeal with the opportunity to update, personalize, and make it your own. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, and major Memphis amenities, this is a rare chance to own a substantial East Memphis property on an oversized lot. Property is under contract but showing for backup until through inspections are satisfied.
Est. $2,217 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 685 S Perkins Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3185439
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$135/sq ft
Mar 28, 2026
Listed
$347,500
$134/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10217912
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$135/sq ft
Mar 28, 2026
Listed
$347,500
$134/sq ft
+35
Situated on a generous lot in the heart of East Memphis, this property offers timeless character, spacious living, and endless potential. This 3BR, 2.5BA home features approx. 2,600 sqft. t of living space on one level with a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The stairs to the second floor offer the perfect opportunity for expansion and still keeping generous walk in attic space. The spacious 2 car carport has a large 20x9 storage room/ shop. Set on roughly . 60 acres, the property provides exceptional outdoor space rarely found in such a convenient in-town location. Built in 1959, this home blends classic appeal with the opportunity to update, personalize, and make it your own. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, and major Memphis amenities, this is a rare chance to own a substantial East Memphis property on an oversized lot. Property is under contract but showing for backup until through inspections are satisfied.
Public Records
May 1, 1997
Sold
$200,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,599 (−14.4%)
$53,825 + $52,400
$106,225
2024
$6,541 (+8.1%)
$53,825 + $52,400
$106,225
2023
$6,051
$31,500 + $67,825
$99,325
2022
$6,051 (−1.2%)
$31,500 + $67,825
$99,325
2021
$6,121 (+22.5%)
$31,500 + $67,825
$99,325
2020
$4,998
$31,500 + $67,825
$99,325
2019
$4,998
$31,500 + $37,475
$68,975
2018
$4,998 (+76.3%)
$31,500 + $37,475
$68,975
2017
$2,835 (−2.8%)
$31,500 + $37,475
$68,975
2016
$2,916
$31,500 + $37,475
$68,975
2014
$2,916
$31,500 + $35,250
$66,750
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
113 ft.
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,806
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
057013 00003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a new gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Directions: From poplar go South on Perkins Ext. the property is on the right side of the road and banks up to the botanical gardens. Right across the street from Acre Restaurant.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,806
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: 057013 00003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2594
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 2594
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: Three Or More
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Colonial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
White Station High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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 109° 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 • 38117
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$419,000 – $508,000
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