$665,000

185 Alexander St Memphis, TN 38111

$7,897
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
0.2 acres
House

Property details

About 185 Alexander St

Fully renovated 4BR/3.5BA East Memphis home with rare open floor plan and private saltwater pool. Zoned to highly sought-after schools, this home features a spacious downstairs primary suite, three additional bedrooms upstairs, and modern finishes throughout. The open concept living and dining area flows into an updated kitchen, ideal for entertaining. Outdoor highlights include a turf lawn, fire pit, brick patio, new shed, pool house bathroom, and safety pool fence. All major systems have been updated, including HVAC, plumbing, roof, and crawl space. Located on a quiet street near U of M and East Memphis amenities. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with style, space, and a private backyard retreat.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingDriveway/Pad,Circular Drive
MLS #10196860
FireplaceIn Den/Great Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Cooktop, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Part Hardwood, Part Carpet, Tile, Smooth Ceiling
  • Interior: Smoke Detector(s), Vent Hood/Exhaust Fan
  • Fireplace: In Den/Great Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Driveway/Pad,Circular Drive
  • Exterior: Well Landscaped Grounds, Brick or Stone Fence, Wood Fence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $665,000
  • HOA Amount: $0 Annually
  • Annual Tax Amount: $9,172
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Few Trees, Landscaped, Fencing
  • Directions: Go south on Alexander from Poplar. The house is on the southwest corner of Alexander and Joffre.
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10196860
  • Office Name: Myers Cobb Realtors, LLC

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185 Alexander St, Memphis, TN 38111 - cape cod-style house featuring roof with shingles

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185 Alexander St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2022
Home Sold
$630,000
Apr 14, 2021
Home Sold
$280,000
Jun 16, 2006
Home Sold
$235,000
Oct 10, 2002
Home Sold
$200,000
Jun 16, 1999
Home Sold
$169,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$150,575$9,172
2023$150,575$9,172
2022$79,750$4,915
2021$79,750$4,915
2020$68,325$4,950
2019$68,325$4,950
2018$68,325$2,808
2017$68,325$2,443

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Arrow Academy of Excellence

Public Charter KG-5

1.0 mi

645 Semmes St

10

Campus Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

535 Zach Curlin

3

Cornerstone Preparatory - Lester Campus

Public Charter PK-5

1.2 mi

320 Carpenter 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 $80,246. Most Memphis, TN residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

11%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Chico'sChico's
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Active RockActive Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 185 Alexander St

The listing price of 185 Alexander St property is $665,000.

The property 185 Alexander St is a house located in Memphis, Tennessee, 38111.

Active Listing: 185 Alexander St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 185 Alexander St are: Arrow Academy of Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Campus Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Cornerstone Preparatory - Lester Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lester Prep Academy (ASD) (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Maxine Smith Steam Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Compass Community School Berclair Campus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Melrose High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Middle College High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,172 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 28, 2022 for $630,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 185 Alexander St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The year of construction for 185 Alexander St is 1941.

This home is located at 185 Alexander St in Memphis, TN and zip code 38111 in the Joffre Area neighborhood. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $665,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Memphis, TN there were more than 51 sold above asking price, over 223 sold below and more than 116 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Memphis, TN increased by 13.8% between March and April 2025.

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

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