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#10192452, Listing Office: Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
$1,650,000 List price
491 S Shady Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38120
$10,000
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5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
1.1 acres
House
Property details
About 491 S Shady Grove Rd
This isn’t just a home; it is a true River Oaks original! Designed by noted architect Oscar Menzer, 491 S. Shady Grove is found on just more than an acre in the heart of Memphis. This spacious Cape Cod style home is the perfect blend of timeless charm & character with functional, livable spaces. A beautiful chef’s kitchen w/eat-in space flows to a lovely dining rm. The inviting great room w/brick flooring & wet bar opens to an amazing backyard. A sun-filled front gallery leads to a formal living rm & office, then to the spacious primary suite w/newly renovated bath+his/hers closets. Upstairs includes four bedrooms & two recently renovated bathrooms as well as a landing space perfect for kids or guests. The layout flows seamlessly from formal to casual, indoor to outdoor, and the grounds of this property are nearly as impressive as the home itself. Whether relaxing by the pool, enjoying an evening around the firepit or playing on the turf sports field, there's something for everyone!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas, Multi Unit(s)
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Multi Unit(s)
Lot size1.1 Acres
Year built1970
ParkingCircular Drive,Side-Load Garage
MLS #10195644
FireplaceMasonry, In Living Room, In Other Room
ViewTrees/Woods, Other
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Double Oven, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Hardwood Throughout, Marble/Terrazzo, Brick Floor, Smooth Ceiling, 9 or more Ft. Ceiling
- Interior: Excl Some Window Treatmnt, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Security System
- Fireplace: Masonry, In Living Room, In Other Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Circular Drive,Side-Load Garage
- View: Trees/Woods, Other
- Exterior: Auto Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Brick or Stone Fence
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Multi Unit(s)
- Cooling: Central Air, Multi Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Lot: Wooded, Landscaped
- Directions: Located on the west side of S. Shady Grove, in between Shady Grove and and Briarcrest. across from Chartwell
- Year Built: 1970
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 1.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 10195644
- Office Name: Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
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Nearby schools
8
Richland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•5440 Rich Rd
7
Sea Isle Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.3 mi
•5250 Sea Isle Rd
5
Balmoral-Ridgeway Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
2.7 mi
•5905 Grosvenor 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 $107,353. The most common annual income of people living in Memphis, TN is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
47%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Classical
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About 491 S Shady Grove Rd
The listing price of 491 S Shady Grove Rd property is $1,650,000.
The property 491 S Shady Grove Rd is a house located in Memphis, Tennessee, 38120.
Active Listing: 491 S Shady Grove Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 491 S Shady Grove Rd are: Richland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sea Isle Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Balmoral-Ridgeway Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), White Station Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Riverdale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ridgeway Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ridgeway High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), White Station High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Overton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 491 S Shady Grove Rd has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 491 S Shady Grove Rd is 1970.
This home is located at 491 S Shady Grove Rd in Memphis, TN and zip code 38120. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.
Over 51 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Memphis, TN. In the same period over 223 listings were sold below the listed price and 116 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Memphis, TN increased by 13.8% between March and April 2025.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.