The coziest cottage w/ RARE bonus - Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is just beyond your back yard - walk through the woods & you're in the park! Inside this Shelby Forest home you'll find beautiful, original hardwood floors, NEW gas logs, large mudroom, BONUS room (could easily be home office), walk-in pantry, HUGE kitchen, & more. Outside is stunning - approx. 4 acres w/ fantastic fire pit, gazebo, shed, trees of all kinds, & room to run. Lovingly maintained - NEW ROOF, 5 y/o water heater.
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #10117699
Mar 18, 2022
Sold
$190,000
$158/sq ft
Feb 17, 2022
Listed
$189,900
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2017
Sold
$105,001
$88/sq ft
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #9986969
Mar 9, 2017
Sold
$105,000
$88/sq ft
Jan 19, 2017
Price Changed
$114,500
$95/sq ft
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$134,500
$112/sq ft
+9
Beautiful Shelby Forrest cottage on 4 wooded acres. New roof, vinyl siding, new windows, all kitchen appliances stay, hardwood floors. All out buildings "as is" and the property backs up to Shelby Forrest. Estate Sale, Nice home with several out buildings. Both lots sold with home.
Public Records
Jul 9, 1987
Sold
$51,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$958 (−1.9%)
$6,650 + $28,950
$35,600
2024
$976
$6,650 + $28,950
$35,600
2023
$976
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2022
$976 (−1.7%)
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2021
$994 (+32.6%)
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2020
$749
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2019
$749
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2018
$749 (−1.5%)
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2017
$760 (−1.5%)
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2016
$772
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
Tax history for 7253 Benjestown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$958 (−1.9%)
$6,650 + $28,950
$35,600
2024
$976
$6,650 + $28,950
$35,600
2023
$976
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2022
$976 (−1.7%)
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2021
$994 (+32.6%)
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2020
$749
$6,325 + $22,475
$28,800
2019
$749
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2018
$749 (−1.5%)
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2017
$760 (−1.5%)
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
2016
$772
$6,325 + $12,175
$18,500
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
D0123 00034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
CA
Conservation Agriculture District
The CA District is intended to conserve agricultural land and undeveloped natural amenities while preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses on farm land and other undeveloped areas. The types, area and intensity of land uses in this district are designed to encourage and protect agricultural uses and the conservation of undeveloped areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Dec 6, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
Remove existing fuse and breaker components and repurpose boxes as junction boxes. Refeed electrical circuits with new wiring through the attic or crawlspace. Repair receptacles and install new dedicated grounded receptacles in the office and bedroom. Replace the exterior breaker box and install new grounding and surge protection according to current codes.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking/Storage: Driveway/Pad
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Lower): 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Down: 2
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16 x 11
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16 x 11
Primary Bedroom: Level 1, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2 Description: Level 1, Hardwood Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Stories: 1
1st Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Office, Other (See Remarks)
Miscellaneous Interior: All Window Treatments, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Mud Room
Lot Description: Wooded, Some Trees, Level, Corner
Area: 721A
Property Information
Detached Single Family
Style: Traditional
Property Construction Status: Existing Property
Approx Heated Sq. Ft. Range: 1200-1399
Year Built: 1942
Financial
Tax Information
Annual County Tax: $749
Financing
New Financing: Conventional, FHA, Va, Other (See Remarks)
Buyer Contributions: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water & Sewer: Public Water, Septic Tank
Heating: Other (See Remarks)
Cooling: Central, Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Detached Unit Type: General Residential
Location Details
Directions: From Shelby Road to Russell Bond, turn LEFT on Cuba Millington, take a RIGHT on Benjestown. Drive by Shelby Forrest General Store. Home will be on RIGHT.
MAAR Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: D0123 00034
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
E. E. Jeter Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Trezevant High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
3/10
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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
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$199,000 – $241,000
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