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985 FORREST AVE, Memphis, TN 38105

GALLOWAY PARK BLK 8 · Shelby County

Key Facts

4Beds
1+1Baths
2,508Sq Ft
1921Year Built
0.15Lot (acres)
1Garage
2Stories

Description

Step into a home filled with history and character, just waiting for your personal touch. New exterior and interior paint, New kitchen flooring and concrete pad ready for auxiliary unit if you choose to add one. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath property features original hardwood floors, central HVAC, a spacious formal dining room, dedicated office space, and a screened-in porch perfect for relaxing evenings. The fenced backyard adds privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors. With great bones and tons of potential, this home is a rare opportunity to design and create the dream home you’ve been looking for. Several homes on this street have been updated and brought back to life. Up and coming neighborhood. This home qualifies for down payment assistance up to $25000. Call your agent today for details

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Bungalow

Year Built

1921

Stories

2

Living Area

2,508 sq ft

Lot Size

0.15 acres

Garage Spaces

1

Parking Spaces

1

Days on Market

23

MLS® Listing#

10224761

Property Features

Appliances

RangeOvenRefrigerator

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Heating

Central

Flooring

Hardwood

Pool

None

Parking

Driveway

Laundry

Washer Hookup

Patio

ScreenedPorch

Lot Features

Wooded

Construction

Stone

Roof

CompositionShingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bedroom 213x13
  • Bedroom 313x12
  • Bedroom 48x15

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$1,469

Parcel Number

021122 00015

Directions

From Jackson ave left on Decatur st right on to Forest House on left

Affordability Calculator

$43,980

Estimated monthly payment

$1,170/mo

Principal $175,920 · Est. interest $245,424 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Memphis, TN

75
Median Days on Market
1,430
Median Sq Ft
$124
Median Price / Sq Ft
2,909
Active Listings
  • Its price per sq ft is 29% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Memphis, TN.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Moore Tech School of Welding

    Secondary · 0.3 mi away

  • Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Gordon Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Holy Names Catholic School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Crosstown High

    Secondary · 0.7 mi away

  • Memphis City Schools-Board of Education City Schools

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Northwest Prep Academy

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Memphis College Prep Elementary School

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Northside High School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Perea Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Schools of Perea

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Klondike Elementary

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Manassas High School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Medical District High School

    Secondary · 1.3 mi away

  • Middle College High School

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Shepherd's School

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Downtown Elementary

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Fast Track Realty, LLC - 9017678770

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