Briscoe Ellett III

2221 Poplar Ave

Memphis, TN
$ 980,000 Beds 5 Baths 5.5 Sq 7,842
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Stunning from the start! Welcome to refined Southern elegance in this stately Memphis home overlooking Overton Golf Course. A grand entrance sets the tone for 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full & 3 half baths, and an array of exquisite living spaces—formal living & dining rooms, sunroom, breakfast room, and private office. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a culinary haven with a walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry, and generous prep space. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully manicured lawn and dual gated entrances leading to a 3-car garage and a separate guesthouse. The guesthouse features an upstairs apartment and a flexible downstairs space perfect for a recording studio or art studio. This property blends history with creative potential and timeless beauty—a true gem in Midtown Memphis.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 980,000
  • City
  • Memphis
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • SHELBY
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 3
  • Area
  • Central Gardens
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 38104
  • Sqr Footage
  • 7,842
  • Year Built
  • 1920
  • Taxes
  • $ 22165
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 10225522
Listed By: Hobson, REALTORS
Data Source: Memphis MLS (MAAR)

Features

General

Heating Central,Gas
Cooling Central
Roof Composition Shingles
Fireplaces 3
Status Active
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 3
Other Rooms Bonus Room,Entry Hall,Laundry Room,Library/Study,Play Room,Scullery,Separate Guest House,Storage Room,Sun Room
Legal Subdivision Name Lenox Land Co
Style Traditional
Stories Count 3
County Shelby
Class Residential
Type Detached Single Family
Condo No
Area 746D
Parcel Number 028027 00001
Status Active
Annual City Tax 10755
Annual County Tax 11410
Sale/Rent For Sale
Area Central Gardens
Service Type Full Service Listing
Neighborhood Association None
BEDROOM 5 DESCRIPTION Carpet,Shared Bath
Year Built 1920
Directions Poplar Ave at the intersection of Poplar and Cox,across from Overton Park Golf Course
City Memphis
DOM 79

Interior Features

Living Room Eat-In Kitchen,Island In Kitchen,Pantry,Separate Breakfast Room,Separate Dining Room,Separate Living Room,Washer/Dryer Connections
Beds 5
Total Baths 4.3
Fireplace Decorative Only,In Living Room,In Other Room,Masonry
Number of Rooms 12
BEDROOM 4 DESCRIPTION Carpet,Shared Bath
MISC. INTERIOR Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet(s),Pull Down Attic Stairs,Attic Access,Powder/Dressing Room,Security System
FLOORS/CEILINGS 9 or more Ft. Ceiling,Brick Floor,Part Carpet,Part Hardwood,Tile,Two Story Foyer
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Range/Oven,Gas Cooking,Disposal,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
BEDROOM 3 DESCRIPTION Carpet,Hardwood Floor,Level 2,Shared Bath
BEDROOM 2 DESCRIPTION Carpet,Hardwood Floor,Level 2,Private Full Bath,Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

Foundation Conventional
Pool None
Lot 8
Water & Sewer Public Sewer,Public Water
Lot Size 100x222
Parking Display G3A
Lot Description Corner,Iron Fenced,Professionally Landscaped
# Covered Parking Spaces 3
PARKING/STORAGE Circular Drive,Driveway/Pad,Garage Door Opener(s),Gated Parking,Side-Load Garage
EXTERIOR/WINDOWS Brick Veneer,Wood Window(s)
Misc. Exterior Wrought Iron Security Drs,Porch,Courtyard,Well Landscaped Grounds,Brick/Ironed Fence

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Memphis, TN office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

7/7/2026 Listed $980,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 38104

Price
AVG $390K
$980K
Taxes
AVG $4,946
$22,165
Year Built
AVG 1929
1920
Visits
AVG 94
27
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2221 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN is a Single Family Home for sale at $980000 with 7842 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 2221 Poplar Ave Memphis has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1920. The property's zip code is 38104 which is in Memphis, TN

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