$1,400,000

1520 CENTRAL AVE, Memphis, TN 38104

5 beds |
3 baths |
6,555 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
1.7acre lot
—— car garage
$214/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

*Historic Landmark in Central Gardens * Discover a Memphis treasure—the city’s first home built with steel framing and reinforced concrete, set on the largest lot in Central Gardens. This iconic estate blends historic elegance with modern comfort and architectural significance. Admire the stately presence, natural millwork, vintage stained glass, and unique details, including a garage that once served as the first fire station outside Downtown Memphis. The renovated kitchen opens to a welcoming family room, ideal for gatherings. The main residence features a living room, dining room, sunroom, music room, den, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a serene primary suite, third-floor playroom, full basement, and attic storage. Enjoy a two-bedroom guesthouse, beautiful pool, and multiple patios and porches. Own a piece of Memphis history in a coveted neighborhood—where timeless style meets everyday living.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 3, 2025 at 12:00AM
Listing Office:: Ware Jones, REALTORS : 901-450-4011
MLS ID:: 10204883

General: Rear Stairs to PlayroomMud Room
Rooms: 12
Master Bath: Double SinksSeparate ShowerDressing AreaSmooth CeilingTile Floor
Appliances: CooktopGas CookingDisposalDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Flooring: Wall to Wall CarpetPart HardwoodTileSmooth Ceiling9 or more Ft. Ceiling
A/C: Central3 or More Systems
Heating: Central3 or More Systems
Fireplace: MasonryDecorative OnlyIn Living RoomIn Other RoomFireplaces: 4

General: Brick VeneerWood Window(s)Storm Window(s)Wrought Iron Security DrsPorchPatioGarage ApartmentHistoric DistrictCourtyardWell Landscaped Grounds
Style: Traditional
Pool: In Ground
Parking: Front-Load GarageGated ParkingParking spaces: 3

Roofing: Composition ShinglesTile/Slate
General: 2ConventionalFull Basement

HOA Amenities: 75.0
County: Central Gardens

Zoning: 015005 00015

Water: Public WaterPublic Sewer
Sewer: Public WaterPublic Sewer

This listing courtesy of Ware Jones, REALTORS

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Location

Schools Nearby

Rozelle Elementary School

993 Roland St, Memphis, TN, 38114

Grades PK-5

0.61 miles away

Bellevue Middle School

575 S Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38104

Grades 6-8

0.62 miles away

Central High School

306 S Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38104

Grades 9-12

0.65 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.