1497 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106
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OFF MARKET

1497 Ely St
Memphis, TN 38106

Downtown
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 878 sqft

$58,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $409/mo*
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$58,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $409/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
878 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This property is a beautiful 3 bedroom 1 bath brick home located in the 38106 area. With central heating, laminate and tile flooring, and an attached carport for your convenience, this gem offers a clean, cozy retreat. Enjoy the washer/dryer hookups, off-street parking, and a fenced yard perfect for pets. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a monthly rent of $1000. Make this your dream home and contact us now! Fresh Paint and recent updates! Lease is for 2 Years. We offer tours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Renters are responsible for all utilities, yard work, and changing AC filter. We offer two year leases. Pets are more than welcomed with a 1 time nonrefundable fee of $350. Section 8 vouchers are accepted here. Smoking in the property is PROHIBITED. We look for no recent evictions or bankruptcy. We offer tours Monday to Fridays 8am to 5pm.
1497 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 878 sqft single-family home in Downtown. It last sold for $30,000 on Dec 5, 2023 (2,900% above the $1,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2024 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 7, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $58,000, with a rent estimate of $950/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1497 Ely St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Covered Off Street, On Site

Price History for 1497 Ely St

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2025$1,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/02/2024$1,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/23/2024$1,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/12/2024$1,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/07/2024$85,000ListingRemovedMAAR #10167865
08/26/2024$85,000PriceChange
MAAR #10167865
07/01/2024$90,000PendingMAAR #10167865
05/21/2024$90,000PriceChange
MAAR #10167865
05/17/2024$85,000PriceChange
MAAR #10167865
05/02/2024$70,000PriceChange
MAAR #10167865
04/17/2024$80,000PriceChange
MAAR #10167865
03/14/2024$85,000Listed For SaleMAAR #10167865
03/06/2024ListingRemovedMAAR #10162090
02/21/2024$90,000PendingMAAR #10162090
12/05/2023$30,000Sold
N/A
12/05/2023$90,000Listed For SaleMAAR #10162090

Market trends in Downtown

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$119K
$8KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.9%
Price per sq ft
$92
$2MoM
Available listings
341
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,005
Assessment$76,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1497 Ely St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1330 McMillan St, Memphis, TN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$30,000
05/26/26
4
1
1,218
1433 Humber St, Memphis, TN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$20,000
12/12/25
2
1
1,120
1579 Humber St, Memphis, TN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$15,000
02/10/26
2
1
816
1756 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN
0.49
Single-Family Home
$30,000
12/11/25
2
1
944
1532 Miller St, Memphis, TN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$80,000
07/22/25
3
2
1,080
1733 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$35,000
04/14/26
3
1
1,404
1624 McMillan St, Memphis, TN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$11,000
03/04/26
2
1
980
1737 S Wellington St, Memphis, TN
0.53
Single-Family Home
$40,000
07/11/25
3
1
1,127
784 Tampa Ave, Memphis, TN
0.57
Single-Family Home
$45,000
01/29/26
3
1
977
1759 S Wellington St, Memphis, TN
0.57
Single-Family Home
$50,250
01/16/26
3
1
909

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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 263 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % 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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    "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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    "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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