$2,838 Closing Credit¹
#10192020, Listing office: Sowell, Realtors
$249,900 List price
1557 Forest Ave Memphis, TN 38112
$2,968
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
0.2 acres
House
Property details
About 1557 Forest Ave
This delightful 2-bedroom home with office or 3rd bedroom blends classic character with thoughtful updates. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The formal dining room boasts beautiful built-ins, adding both style and functionality. You'll love the spacious, updated kitchen—ideal for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy mornings on the inviting front porch and unwind on the private patio out back. A storage building offers extra space, and the basement includes laundry and additional room for storage. Located in the heart of Midtown near the Zoo and Crosstown, this home is full of warmth, personality, and timeless appeal.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDriveway/Pad
MLS #10196485
FireplaceIn Living Room
ViewOther
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Part Hardwood, Tile, Smooth Ceiling
- Interior: Permanent Attic Stairs, Security System, Monitored Alarm
- Fireplace: In Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Driveway/Pad
- View: Other
- Exterior: Storage Building, Porch, Patio, Sidewalks
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $249,900
- Lot: Few Trees, Landscaped, Fencing
- Directions: From North Parkway. Go South on Avalon. Turn Right on Forest. The home is on your left.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 10196485
- Office Name: NextHome Cornerstone Realty
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Nearby schools
2
Vollentine Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.9 mi
•1682 Vollintine Ave
8
Idlewild Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.4 mi
•1950 Linden Ave
3
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie (ASD)
Public Charter PK-5
1.5 mi
•951 Chelsea Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,857. Residents of Memphis, TN typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Symphony or Opera
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Chico's
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Boston Market
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volvo
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality- Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1557 Forest Ave
The listing price of 1557 Forest Ave property is $249,900.
The property 1557 Forest Ave is a house located in Memphis, Tennessee, 38112.
Active Listing: 1557 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1557 Forest Ave are: Vollentine Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Idlewild Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie (ASD) (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Snowden School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Believe Memphis Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp Memphis Middle Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Crosstown High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Northwest Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Memphis Academy of Science Engineering Middle/High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 1557 Forest Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The year of construction for 1557 Forest Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 1557 Forest Ave in Memphis, TN and zip code 38112 in the Evergreen Historic District neighborhood. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.
Over 70 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Memphis, TN. In the same period over 263 listings were sold below the listed price and 110 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Memphis, TN increased by 11.3% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 10 days, the median list price was $220,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.