CONTRACT FAILED. .REDUCED!!! No reasonable offer refused! Impressive gated 1.85 acre estate home (NO HOA fees) w park-like setting and modern updates off Elvis Presley near MS and expressway. Completely renovated in 2009 this hidden gem is an entertainers delight. Dream home w huge kitchen, granite and stainless steel appliances, all baths w marble and granite, separate his and her baths w fp off master and sep custom walk in closet fit for a queen. Must be pre approved. Owner/Agent
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1.85 acresLot Size
$84Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by DeShawna Williams• First National Realty, REALTOR
Bought with Carol George• First National Realty, REALTOR
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #9999199
Apr 19, 2018
Sold
$270,000
$49/sq ft
Jun 19, 2017
Price Changed
$315,000
$57/sq ft
Apr 5, 2017
Listed
$345,900
$63/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #1
Aug 7, 2015
Price Changed
$349,900
$64/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #2636128
Oct 4, 2006
Sold
$286,000
$52/sq ft
May 17, 2006
Listed
$274,000
$50/sq ft
+1
Contract failed back on the market; Beautiful spacious bank owned home on almost 2 acre lot in heart of Whitehaven; tennis court; 3 car detached garage; 2-fireplaces and to many other extras to list; must see to appreciate;
Public Records
Dec 12, 1996
Sold
$220,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,111 (+2.7%)
$11,275 + $85,700
$96,975
2024
$4,979 (+8.1%)
$11,275 + $85,700
$96,975
2023
$4,605
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2022
$4,605 (−1.2%)
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2021
$4,659 (+5.6%)
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2020
$4,411
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2019
$4,411
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2018
$4,411 (+76.3%)
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2017
$2,502 (−9.7%)
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2016
$2,770
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2014
$2,770
$9,025 + $54,375
$63,400
Tax history for 981 Palmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,111 (+2.7%)
$11,275 + $85,700
$96,975
2024
$4,979 (+8.1%)
$11,275 + $85,700
$96,975
2023
$4,605
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2022
$4,605 (−1.2%)
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2021
$4,659 (+5.6%)
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2020
$4,411
$9,025 + $66,575
$75,600
2019
$4,411
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2018
$4,411 (+76.3%)
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2017
$2,502 (−9.7%)
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2016
$2,770
$9,025 + $51,850
$60,875
2014
$2,770
$9,025 + $54,375
$63,400
*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
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2.2
Lot width
227 ft.
Lot depth
350 ft.
Lot size
1.85 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
5,880
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
077073 00011C
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 3
Carport/Garage: Garage
Parking/Storage: Circular Drive, More Than 3 Covered Spaces, Storage Room(s), Workshop(s), Garage Door Opener(s), Side-Load Garage
Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Part Carpet, Tile, Slate, Marble/Terrazzo, Smooth Ceiling, 9+ Ft. Ceiling
Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 17
Dining Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 26 x 22
Kitchen Dimensions: 19x15
Dining Room Dimensions: 18x16
Breakfast Dimensions: 12x9
Living Room Dimensions: 20x17
Living/Dining/Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Island In Kitchen
Other Rooms: Laundry Room, Library/Study, Play Room, Bonus Room, Office/Sewing Room
Additional Bedroom/Bathroom Info: 1 or More BR Down, Master Bedroom Down, Master Bedroom Up, Two Masters, Renovated Bathroom, Luxury Master Bathroom, Double Vanity Bathroom , Whirlpool(s), Separate Tub & Shower, 2 Full Master Bathrooms, Full Bathroom Down, Half Bathroom Down
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.