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$229,500

1049 N Idlewild St Memphis, TN 38107

3 beds
2 full
0.3 acres
House

Property details

About 1049 N Idlewild St

FHA/VA Move-in ready & high end fully renovated 3BR/2BA gem mins from Midtown, 1049 Idlewild, Central Gardens & Overton Park! Open flr plan, new kitchen w/ custom cabs, SS appls, cedar closet, attic fan, thermal windows, new floors, paint, updated baths, carport, LARGE fenced yard & laundry rm w/ sink. Surrounded by Home Association Historical homes and new builds & renos—values rising fast w/ new developments planned nearby! Homes selling $300K+—this is a deal. Close to Rhodes, Zoo, Crosstown, Overton Sq, or Cooper-Young. Eligible for THDA, Memphis DPA, FHLB, VA $0 down, & GNND savings for teachers, police, EMTs & fire. Great for 1st-time buyers or STR/LTR investment. Quiet st near everything Midtown has to offer. Reduced price, flexible seller—walk-thru vid on YouTube! Buy now, stop renting & build equity in one of Memphis’s fastest-growing, walkable neighborhoods. Ask about Chase homebuyer grant! Call/text to schedule a showing or make an offer today! Rent will only Keep Raisin 100%

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDriveway/Pad
MLS #10179828

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood Throughout, Tile, Vinyl/Luxury Vinyl Floor, Smooth Ceiling
  • Interior: All Window Treatments, Cedar Lined Closet(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Mud Room, Smoke Detector(s), Monitored Alarm
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway/Pad
  • Exterior: Wrought Iron Security Drs, Porch, Patio, Historic District, Wood Fence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Ranch, Bungalow
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $229,500
  • Annual Tax Amount: $982
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level, Corner Lot, Fencing
  • Directions: Agents can reach 1049 N Idlewild St in Memphis by taking Poplar Ave to N McLean Blvd, turning onto Jackson Ave, and then onto N Idlewild St.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10179828
  • Office Name: Integrated Assets

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 16, 2010
Home Sold
$16,300

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$16,125$982
2023$16,125$982
2022$16,125$1,125
2021$20,975$1,125
2020$15,575$1,128
2019$15,575$1,128
2018$15,575$731
2017$17,800$680

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Vollentine Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.2 mi

1682 Vollintine Ave

4

Kipp Memphis Academy Elementary School

Public Charter PK-4

1.4 mi

2248 Shannon Ave

5

Springdale Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.4 mi

880 N Hollywood St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,818. The majority of Memphis, TN residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

58%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1049 N Idlewild St

The listing price of 1049 N Idlewild St property is $229,500.

The property 1049 N Idlewild St is a house located in Memphis, Tennessee, 38107.

Active Listing: 1049 N Idlewild St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1049 N Idlewild St are: Vollentine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Memphis Academy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Springdale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kipp Memphis Middle Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Believe Memphis Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Snowden School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Crosstown High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Compass Community School Midtown Campus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $982 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 16, 2010 for $16,300 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1049 N Idlewild St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The year of construction for 1049 N Idlewild St is 1951.

This home is located at 1049 N Idlewild St in Memphis, TN and zip code 38107 in the University Lane neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $229,500.

In June 2025 more than 73 listings in Memphis, TN were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 107 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 219 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Memphis, TN between May and June 2025 increased by 11.9%. In June 2025 median list price was $224,900 and the average listing age was 35 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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