$699,000

495 Salem Ave Holly Springs, MS 38635

$8,301
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full
5.0 acres
House

Property details

About 495 Salem Ave

"Wakefield", circa 1858 is a Greek Revival, truly a magnificent historical home! Featuring tall ceilings, tons of plaster medallions, gasolier chandeliers, elegant brass cornices and Fortuny draperies. Gorgeous birch hardwood floors throughout .Exquisite hand painted mural "Songs of Orpheus" in entry hall done by a noted Mississippi artist, S. Vadah Cochran. Incredible lot featuring gardens on 4.9 acres. Separate guest house, inground gunite pool., and smokehouse. Detached garage. Beautiful gardens make this the perfect retreat! One of kind property.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Lot size5 Acres
Year built1858
ParkingFront-Load Garage
MLS #10192797
FireplaceMasonry

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood Throughout, Smooth Ceiling
  • Interior: All Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Masonry
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Front-Load Garage
  • Exterior: Patio, Pool House, Historic District, Courtyard, Well Landscaped Grounds
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $699,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,053
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Few Trees, Level, Landscaped
  • Directions: From Memphis south on I22 take second Holly Springs exit. Turn left onto Craft Street follow to Van Dorn Avenue, turn right. Turn left o Randolph Street follow to Salem Avenue. 30 miles to Oxford,MS and 26 miles to Collierville,TN.
  • Year Built: 1858
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 5 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10192797
  • Office Name: Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS

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neoclassical / greek revival house with a chimney, a front yard, and brick siding

$699,000

495 Salem Ave

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$39,325$5,053
2022$39,325$5,053
2021$39,325$5,053
2020$34,051$-
2018$33,909$5,097
2017$33,909$5,060

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School

Public District PK-5

20.1 mi

15655 Highway 57

10

Sycamore Elementary School

Public District PK-5

21.7 mi

1155 Sycamore Rd

3

Grand Junction Elementary School

Public District PK-6

23.3 mi

750 Pledge 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 $22,514. The most common annual income of people living in Holly Springs, MS is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

77%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
24%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • KmartKmart
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • CountryCountry
  • OldiesOldies
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 495 Salem Ave

The listing price of 495 Salem Ave property is $699,000.

The property 495 Salem Ave is a house located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, 38635.

Active Listing: 495 Salem Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 495 Salem Ave are: LaGrange-Moscow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sycamore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Grand Junction Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Collierville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), West Collierville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Olive Branch Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Holly Springs High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Potts Camp High School (4-12) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), H. W. Byers High School (5-12) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,053 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 495 Salem Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The year of construction for 495 Salem Ave is 1858.

This home is located at 495 Salem Ave in Holly Springs, MS and zip code 38635. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Holly Springs, MS between March and April 2025 increased by 20.9%. Listings spent 90 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $273,950 during the same period.

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

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