1654 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106
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FOR SALE

$74,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 831 sqft

1654 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106

Downtown
Est. Mortgage $523/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1958
Price/Sqft
$90
Parking
Open Parking

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1654 Ely St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Great opportunity for an investor or first-time homebuyer! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers excellent potential with minimal work needed. The property is being sold AS-IS and was recently rented through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for approximately $1,000 per month, making it an attractive option for investors seeking rental income. Whether you're looking to expand your rental portfolio or purchase your first home, this property is worth considering.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Christopher Mosby, (901) 830-7200
ResiAmerica Inc, (901) 730-8044
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#3516243
Also Listed on MAAR, RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MAAR.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Details for 1654 Ely St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 831 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: Three Or MoreFloors: Luxury Vinyl
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Chain LinkNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Parking Pad
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 034035 00021

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900Price Per Sqft: $90
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: MemphisCommunity: Orleans St Pl Blk 6

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 3516243

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 831 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920.4 sqft

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 3516243Attribution Contact: 9018307200

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 264 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

  • 48 % 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

  • 40 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Market trends in Downtown

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$170K
$23.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$124
$4MoM
Available listings
386
6MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1759 S Wellington St, Memphis, TN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$117,000
08/21/26
3
1
909
1827 S Orleans St, Memphis, TN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$116,000
02/24/26
2
1
936
380 E Dison Ave, Memphis, TN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$68,900
11/17/25
3
1
928
1756 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$30,000
12/11/25
3
1
944
784 Tampa Ave, Memphis, TN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$45,000
01/29/26
3
1
977

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1643 S Orleans St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.05
$52,500
3
1
900
Off Market
1655 S Orleans St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.05
$52,500
2
2
-
Off Market
1670 S Orleans St #1, Memphis, TN 38106
0.09
$151,900
2
2
1,650
Off Market
1645 Carnegie St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.09
$91,800
2
1
713
Off Market
1643 S Carnegie St #15, Memphis, TN 38106
0.10
$15,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1599 Miller St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.10
$16,500
4
2
1,190
Recently Sold
1651 Gabay St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.11
$44,900
2
1
580
Off Market
575 E Dison Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
0.14
$129,400
4
1
2,040
For Sale
1607 S Lauderdale St #53-54, Memphis, TN 38106
0.16
$4,700
-
-
-
Recently Sold
1730 McMillan St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.15
$107,900
2
1
946
Off Market
1556 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106
0.18
$54,500
2
1
648
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: MAAR #10228700
Listed For Sale
$74,900
Jun 3, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$102,547
Aug 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$895
Jul 10, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$895
Price decreased by 6%
Jun 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$950
Price decreased by 10%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Christopher Mosby, ResiAmerica Inc, (901) 730-8044
Agent Phone: (901) 830-7200
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Frequently asked questions about 1654 Ely St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1654 Ely St?
    Based on a $74,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1654 Ely St in Memphis, TN is approximately $529 (about $394 principal & interest, $60 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1654 Ely St compare to homes in Memphis?
    1654 Ely St in Memphis, TN is listed at $74,900, about 56% below the $170K median sale price in Memphis.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown neighborhood in Memphis, TN as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Downtown, Memphis.
  • What are the closest schools to 1654 Ely St?
    The closest schools to 1654 Ely St in Memphis, TN are A B Hill Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Hamilton High School (rated 3/10), Soulsville Charter School (Middle/High, rated 5/10).
  • Does 1654 Ely St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1654 Ely St in Memphis, TN has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1654 Ely St?
    The lot at 1654 Ely St in Memphis, TN is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).
1654 Ely St, Memphis, TN 38106 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 831 sqft single-family home built in 1958. 1654 Ely St is located in Downtown, Memphis. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 19, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 3516243.