12 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN 38109
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SOLD
SEP 29, 2025

12 E McKellar Ave
Memphis, TN 38109

Downtown
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,614 sqft

$140,000

Last Sold: Sep 29, 2025
9,900% over list $1.4K
$87/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $902/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$140,000

Last Sold: Sep 29, 2025
9,900% over list $1.4K
$87/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $902/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,614 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,614 sqft
Price/Sqft
$87/sqft

Description

This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in South Memphis offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The home features a spacious living room ideal for family gatherings, a functional kitchen with cabinet storage, and washer/dryer connections for added ease. With central heat and air, a private driveway with off-street parking, and a large backyard for kids, pets, or weekend cookouts, this home provides everything you need. Each bedroom is filled with natural light and includes closet space, making it an inviting place to call home.
12 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN 38109 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,614 sqft single-family home in Downtown. It last sold for $140,000 on Sep 29, 2025 (9,900% above the $1,400 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,900, with a rent estimate of $1,432/month.

Home Details for 12 E McKellar Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $87/sqft

Price History for 12 E McKellar Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/17/2025$1,400ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
09/29/2025$140,000Sold
N/A
09/18/2025$1,400Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/07/2025$32,000Sold
N/A
03/20/2009$45,000Sold
N/A
05/02/2008$8,900Sold
N/A
12/19/2007$51,150Sold
N/A

Market trends in Downtown

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$146K
$27KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
380
38MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$932
Assessment$70,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 12 E McKellar Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6 W Norwood Ave, Memphis, TN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$139,900
07/28/25
3
2
1,449
24 W Norwood Ave, Memphis, TN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$78,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,973
176 E Fernwood Ave, Memphis, TN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$149,800
11/25/25
4
2
1,760
6 E Norwood Ave, Memphis, TN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$139,900
07/31/25
3
1
1,449
25 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$97,000
03/20/26
3
1
938
2119 Benford St, Memphis, TN
0.60
Single-Family Home
$138,400
12/15/25
4
2
1,355
77 E Fernwood Ave, Memphis, TN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$134,900
06/05/26
2
1
1,423
112 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$112,000
09/26/25
3
1
896
33 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/11/26
2
2
1,400

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 264 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Samantha Dahmer
    "Private schools or public in the suburbs for parents moving from out of state to the Memphis area. School buses are about the only public transit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Little grass to walk and lots of speeding cars not paying attention to lights pedestrians and animals "
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  • Samantha Dahmer
    "Public schools outside of Memphis are great, surrounding suburbs. If you live in Memphis city limits, try private schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are different things the children can play, parks, you can go downtown and the pretty lights on different cars, prowlers, you can go riding on school buses for entertainment, here music with different lights on the bus, Beal street is open. There plenty of security around the city. When it is dark keep your children close to your side and enjoy yourselves."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood seems very nice. Everything was clean. The houses very organized. The grass was nice. The mail ran on time. The people seemed to be very friendly. Also there was not any Home owners association fees. Everybody seemed to a gravitational community."
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  • Jeremy F.
    "We have a variety of Festivals and events that celebrate the culture of the south. There are live music, great food, and games to play."
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  • Lonneystar
    "People are friendly and willing to offer directions or information about the area. There are many stores and restaurants nearby. "
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  • Alan B.
    "Dog park and parks are nearby. It is very walkable to most parks. There does however, seem to be an abundance of dog waste left around the city"
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  • Emma L.
    "There is a giant, nice new dog park with a space for large dogs and a space for smaller dogs. There’s a little by river walk that’s wide enough for you to pass another dog, and tons of grass for them to run around in."
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  • Alyssa R.
    "St Jude marathons, close to downtown, uptown, midtown, cooper young, Overton square area which have events monthly"
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  • Shannon F.
    "Mississippi River views- quiet, privacy. Feeling of security and community amongst all neighbors. Neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Juantena J.
    "I like where I live...a lot of places are very close. I can walk to the grocery store and Walgreens. I'm not use to living in the "City" so hearing the police sirens and ambulances too, I've gotten use to it"
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  • Luh C.
    "Be strong and take care of what need to be done as in responsibility. Provide strive for greatness. "
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  • Ebony C.
    "Not sure because I don’t own any pets and have no desire to do so. However there is a dog park downtown and other park areas "
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  • Parker R.
    "Heavy traffic area, not awesome for walking your dog. Taking your dog down by the river is nice though, which is a short-ish walk away or a very short drive."
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  • Hunny P.
    "Right by the river. Peaceful and calm environment. If you do get bored, night life is right around the corner. You get it all without sacrificing the peace and ambience "
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  • Chloe S.
    "12 minutes to midtown. Not terrible traffic really. 5 minutes to West Memphis, AR. Roads are very easy to navigate"
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  • Hunny P.
    "Accessible to parks and events. Quiet even though it is next to the street. Dog parks around the corner, food and grocery around the corner. You can take peaceful walks on the bridge. Amazing view"
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  • Jaimie W.
    "Walking around or using a scooter down town, particularly south main is safe. Outside park areas available. "
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  • Becky L. B.
    "South main arts district and business constantly expanding the area so our downtown can grow. Is residential in a downtown atmosphere. "
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  • Murrellneal48
    "Dogs always have fun being walked by there owner. So to make a long story short. They are always very happy to be walked by there owner. And play with children."
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  • Chauncey R.
    "My commute is pretty decent. I’m in the middle of everything and really don’t have to leave the house. The only downside is there is no grocery store in the area."
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  • Danielle R.
    "Trolley nights on Main Street are very popular. Farmers market on Saturday mornings, new initiatives on Beale street landing on the river"
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  • Goldmike99
    "Love living downtown good people not great for kids. Dog walkers is are all over and people are so friendly."
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  • Goldmike99
    "A lot of people walk there dogs downtown and plenty of small places. Also small dog parks local in the area."
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  • Evans.bran
    "It’s actually great for dog owners as long as they are leashed. There is plenty of places to walk them."
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  • Alyssa R.
    "close to downtown, hospitals, Mississippi River, Overton Square, Midtown, Cooper Young, West Memphis, "
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  • Elijah D.
    "One of the safest areas of downtown. Living next to the river is a huge plus and wonderful for children and those with pets. Bugs are a problem though if you don’t mind them too much "
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  • Gayle M.
    "My neighborhood is fun and has a lot of great restaurants & entertainment nearby. But it can be sketchy after dark."
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  • De-Mi W.
    "Great family environment! Great grocery store, school, restaurants and much more! The scenery is so beautiful! "
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  • Norton2352
    "Lots of dog walkers- shops and cool nightlife- young people like the area- low crime rate- close to my church and my daughters family "
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  • Niyungeko J.
    "It is important as a parents to chose an area that's safe for the kids to play without having to worry about anything. An area that's close to the park and it's safe. Also do house shopping wuth kids and get kids views of the houses as it will give you an ideas and add your ideas and their ideas to compromise"
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  • Brian C.
    "Extremely easy access to the interstate so most trips are only 20-25 minutes. New traffic light at Georgia and Riverside makes the left turn a breeze to make now."
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  • rae h
    "The traffic is bad 7-9am and 4-6pm which is typical everywhere. but any other time is pretty quiet but there is almost never parking anywhere. ever."
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  • Tylersmith1031
    "I love downtown Memphis; it’s nice up incoming area. It’s exciting seeing Memphis become America’s next modernized renovated big city right before my eyes. "
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  • JohnnyG
    "I've lived in this neighborhod for over three years and I've never had a problem. The people are nice and friendly I I feel safe walking at night."
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  • Lisa A. D.
    "Close to the River, close to the bluffs, Secure, gated, some noise from special events or some weekends for the most part it is quite"
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