$6,876

closing credit¹

197 S Idlewild St Memphis, TN 38104

$579,000
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
0.2 acres
House

Property details

About 197 S Idlewild St

Charming Move-In Ready Home in Central Gardens! This beautiful 3-story home in Central Gardens offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates. The gourmet kitchen features Kraftmaid cabinets and a spacious pantry. Hardwood floors run throughout, complementing the bright and open living spaces, including a large living room, separate den, and formal dining room. The primary bedroom features a gorgeous en-suite bathroom, and boasts a cozy sitting room with built-in bookshelves. Finished basement comes complete with a laundry room. Outside, a charming front porch and covered back porch offer great spaces for relaxation and entertaining. With plenty of storage on every level, including a walk-in attic, plus washer, dryer, and refrigerator to remain, this home has it all. A detached 2-car garage behind an iron gate completes the package. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity in one of Memphis’ most desirable neighborhoods!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.2 Acres
Year built1898
ParkingBack-Load Garage,Gated Parking, Garage
MLS #10188408
FireplaceDecorative Only

Summary

  • MLS Number: 10188408
  • Office Name: Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 25, 2018
Home Sold
$450,000
Oct 06, 2015
Home Sold
$367,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$129,100$7,864
2023$129,100$7,864
2022$129,100$7,956
2021$129,100$7,956
2020$104,250$7,553
2019$104,250$5,945
2018$82,050$3,372
2017$82,050$3,719

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Idlewild Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.3 mi

1950 Linden Ave

5

Peabody Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.1 mi

2086 Young Ave

4

Rozelle Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.1 mi

993 Roland 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 $44,792. 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?

42%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

76%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
34%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 197 S Idlewild St

This home is located at 197 S Idlewild St in Memphis, TN and zip code 38104 in the Central Gardens neighborhood. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $579,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Memphis, TN there were more than 33 sold above asking price, over 166 sold below and more than 72 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Memphis, TN increased by 11.7% between December and January 2025.

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

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