$25,000

1557 Preston Ave Memphis, TN 38106

$297
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
0.2 acres
House

Property details

About 1557 Preston Ave

Investor Special! Large home that is being offered at a great price. Property needs repairs but could be worth a lot of money once fixed up. Home has a nice floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace, and huge kitchen. ONLINE VIDEO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please go view the house and then make your offer with no inspection or financing contingencies. Seller is not interested in owner financing, subject to, or creative financing offers...cash only. Immediate possession available. This could be a great long term rental or primary residence once rehabbed. Seller won't turn on utilities or make repairs.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1912
ParkingOther (See REMARKS)
MLS #10200004

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring Type: Other (See REMARKS)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Other (See REMARKS)
  • Exterior: Other (See REMARKS)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Other
  • List Price: $25,000
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: From S Prkwy E, S on Preston, home on L
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10200004
  • Office Name: Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS

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1557 Preston Ave, Memphis, TN 38106 - view of side of property featuring a chimney

$25,000

1557 Preston Ave

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Nearby schools

3

A. B. Hill Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

345 E Olive Ave

3

Alton Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

2020 Alton Ave

3

Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas (ASD)

Public Charter PK-5

1.0 mi

90 W Olive Ave

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 $23,978. The most common annual income of people living in Memphis, TN is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

62%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • UFCUFC

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • RockRock
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About 1557 Preston Ave

The listing price of 1557 Preston Ave property is $25,000.

The property 1557 Preston Ave is a house located in Memphis, Tennessee, 38106.

Active Listing: 1557 Preston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1557 Preston Ave are: A. B. Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Memphis Scholars Florida-Kansas (ASD) (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ida B. Wells Academy Elementary School/Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Riverview School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cummings School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carver College and Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hollis F. Price Middle College (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Soulsville Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

The property at 1557 Preston Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The year of construction for 1557 Preston Ave is 1912.

This home is located at 1557 Preston Ave in Memphis, TN and zip code 38106. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $25,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Memphis, TN there were more than 70 sold above asking price, over 263 sold below and more than 110 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Memphis, TN between April and May 2025 increased by 11.3%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 10 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $220,000.

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

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