538 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
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SOLD
MAY 29, 2026

$55,000

Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2026 for $55,000 (5,400% above list price)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,300 sqft

538 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN 38106

Downtown

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,300 sqft
$42/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Great, spacious and highly functional home with a rent to own option. Renter is responsible for all utility cost, and yard maintenance. Smoking is prohibited in the house and smoking is prohibited within 10 feet of the property. Renter is responsible for their own , washer and dryer. There is a hook up available for the washer and dryer in the laundry room. All residence that will be living in the property must be listed on the rental lease. Background check and credit check is required. Renter insurance is recommended and optional.

This is a month-to-month tenancy with an option to rent to own. Renter is responsible for all utility cost, and yard maintenance. Smoking is prohibited in the house and smoking is prohibited within 10 feet of the property. Renter is responsible for their own , washer and dryer. There is a hook up available for the washer and dryer in the laundry room. All residence that will be living in the property must be listed on the rental lease. Background check and credit check is required. Renter insurance is recommended and optional.
538 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN 38106 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home in Downtown. It last sold for $55,000 on May 29, 2026 (5,400% above the $1,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 27, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $55,000, with a rent estimate of $1,112/month.

Home Details for 538 E Davant Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $42/sqft

Comparable Sales for 538 E Davant Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
537 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$52,500
06/22/26
2
1
1,257 sqft
488 E Davant Ave, Memphis, TN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$58,000
05/04/26
4
1
1,844 sqft
527 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$25,500
06/01/26
3
1
1,512 sqft
2094 Alton Ave, Memphis, TN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$70,000
04/28/26
3
1
1,287 sqft
605 E Mallory Ave, Memphis, TN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$38,000
07/09/26
3
1
1,266 sqft
605 E McKellar Ave, Memphis, TN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$59,000
07/10/26
2
1
1,059 sqft
2010 Martin Cir, Memphis, TN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$53,600
10/16/25
3
1
988 sqft
507 E Frank Ave, Memphis, TN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$42,000
11/13/25
2
1
1,055 sqft
610 E Frank Ave, Memphis, TN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$134,300
04/01/26
3
1
1,352 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Downtown

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,112/mo
Average rent
$1.15K
Available listings
407
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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

  • 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

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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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 29, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$55,000
Dec 4, 2025
Source: MAAR #10198499
ListingRemoved
$79,000
Nov 13, 2025
Source: MAAR #10198499
PriceChange
$79,000
Price increased by 7,800%
Sep 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Sep 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000

Frequently asked questions about 538 E Davant Ave

  • What is 538 E Davant Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 538 E Davant Ave in Memphis, TN is $55,000.
  • What is the price history for 538 E Davant Ave?
    538 E Davant Ave in Memphis, TN last sold for $55,000 in May 2026.
  • Is Memphis a buyer's or seller's market?
    Memphis is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Memphis?
    The median sale price in Memphis is $170K. That is up $23.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 538 E Davant Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 538 E Davant Ave in Memphis, TN has air conditioning.

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