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1520 CENTRAL AVE, Memphis, TN 38104

Memphis
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1520 CENTRAL AVE,Memphis, TN 38104
$1,250,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: shelly rainwater
Office: ware jones, realtors
MLS#:10216289
Source:TN_MAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$1,250,000
  • Monthly HOA dues:$6.25

About this home

*Historic Landmark in Central Gardens * Discover a Memphis treasure—the city’s first home built with steel framing and reinforced concrete, set on the largest lot in Central Gardens. This iconic estate blends historic elegance with modern comfort and architectural significance. Admire the stately presence, natural millwork, vintage stained glass, and unique details, including a garage that once served as the first fire station outside Downtown Memphis. The renovated kitchen opens to a welcoming family room, ideal for gatherings. The main residence features a living room, dining room, sunroom, music room, den, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a serene primary suite, third-floor playroom, full basement, and attic storage. Enjoy a two-bedroom guesthouse, beautiful pool, and multiple patios and porches. Own a piece of Memphis history in a coveted neighborhood—where timeless style meets everyday living. Finished 3rd floor not included in SF measurement.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1910
  • Listing ID #:10216289
  • Added:46 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 20, 2026 at 01:37 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Flooring:Part Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:All Bedrooms Up, Double Vanity Bath, Separate Tub & Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooking, Island In Kitchen, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated/Renovated Kitchen
  • Basement Description:Conventional, Full Basement, Unfinished Basement

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:3 or More Systems, Central
  • Heating:3 or More Systems, Central

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition Shingles, Tile/Slate
  • Year built:1910
  • Lot area:1.7 Acres
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Some Trees, Wood Fenced
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features:Courtyard, Patio, Porch, Well Landscaped Grounds
  • Foundation Description:Conventional
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public Water
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,250,000
  • Tax amount:$23,319

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry Room
  • Amenities:Mud Room, Rear Stairs to Playroom
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Front-Load Garage, Gated Parking
  • Garage spaces:3
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