CASH ONLY / AS-IS / RARE EAST MEMPHIS INFILL OPPORTUNITY. Unlock a rare chance to secure a nearly 1 acre property - the largest lot on Colonial between Park and Poplar. This elevated 0.88-acre parcel sits in one of East Memphis' most established and desirable areas, surrounded by condos, townhomes, and long-standing residential communities. The 1903 farmhouse is being sold AS-IS, with value primarily in the land, location, and redevelopment potential. This oversized infill site offers a rare opportunity for builders or investors to explore development of 2-4 luxury zero-lot-line homes or a boutique gated community (buyer to verify zoning, subdivision, and approvals). Large parcels of this size are increasingly scarce in East Memphis, making this a strong opportunity for new residential development in a high demand area. Convenient to the Memphis Botanic Garden, Theatre Memphis, Leftwich Tennis Center, Audubon Park, University of Memphis, shopping, dining, and major medical centers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michelle Shaver-Simpson• Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Colonial View, located between the University of Memphis area and East Memphis, is a residential and commuter-friendly Memphis neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, curving streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Park Avenue corridor near Getwell Road, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Housing leans toward brick one-stories with deep setbacks, carports, and generous yards that shape a calm streetscape. The nearby Memphis Botanic Garden adds a cultivated green backdrop for walks and seasonal events. Dixon Gallery & Gardens brings a quiet cultural counterpoint with art and landscaped grounds. For a classic Memphis bite, Corky’s Ribs & BBQ anchors the broader area’s dining identity.
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Offer insights
790 Colonial Rd · $285,000
$285K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $285K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
118 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Two decorative fireplaces (in den/great room and living room)
Permanent attic stairs with walk-in attic
9+ foot ceilings
Cable (wired)
Washer/dryer connection in kitchen
Separate den, dining room, and living room
Attic and entry hall
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms total
Three bedrooms on the lower/main level
Primary bedroom on level 1 with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on level 1 with hardwood flooring and shared bathroom
Bedroom 3 on level 1 with hardwood flooring and shared bathroom
Bedroom 4 on level 2 with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Full bathroom located on the lower/main level
Half bathroom located on the lower/main level
Kitchen
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer connection in kitchen
Flooring
Hardwood throughout
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central cooling
Exterior features
Porch
Wood fence
Sidewalks
Storm doors and storm windows
Wood windows
No pool
Home design
Detached single family home
Bungalow style
Built in 1903
One and a half stories
Parking
Two covered parking spaces
Driveway/pad parking
Construction
Composition shingle roof
Conventional foundation (other details noted in remarks)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
New financing: Other (see remarks)
Electricity and solar
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Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10220894
May 16, 2026
Price Changed
$285,000
May 5, 2026
Listed
$325,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,185 (−8.1%)
$11,250 + $68,150
$79,400
2024
$4,554 (+8.1%)
$11,250 + $68,150
$79,400
2023
$4,212
$10,250 + $58,900
$69,150
2022
$4,212 (−1.2%)
$10,250 + $58,900
$69,150
2021
$4,262 (+45.0%)
$10,250 + $58,900
$69,150
2020
$2,940
$10,250 + $58,900
$69,150
2019
$2,940
$10,250 + $30,325
$40,575
2018
$2,940 (+76.3%)
$10,250 + $30,325
$40,575
2017
$1,668 (−19.0%)
$10,250 + $30,325
$40,575
2016
$2,060
$10,250 + $30,325
$40,575
2014
$2,060
$12,750 + $34,400
$47,150
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.2
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
193 ft.
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,500
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,500
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
065034 00024
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
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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 790 Colonial Rd
$270,948
$14K under list price of $285K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $350K.