NEW PRICE. This delightful 2-bedroom home with office or 3rd bedroom blends classic character with thoughtful updates. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The formal dining room boasts beautiful built-ins, adding both style and functionality. You'll love the spacious, updated kitchen—ideal for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy mornings on the inviting front porch and unwind on the private patio out back. A storage building offers extra space, and the basement includes laundry and additional room for storage. Located in the heart of Midtown near the Zoo and Crosstown, this home is full of warmth, personality, and timeless appeal.
Sold for $230,000 on 10/31/25
$230,000
1557 Forest Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
2beds
1,494sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$229,900 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$229,900
$218,000 - $241,000
Not available
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 02:58pm
Listed by:
Greg Renfrow,
NextHome Cornerstone Realty
Bought with:
Ashley A Bonds
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10196485
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
Living room
- Features: Separate Living Room
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
Den
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Full Bath Down, Primary Down, Smooth Ceiling, Cable Wired, 1 Bath, 2nd Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Primary Bedroom, Square Feet Source: Appraisal
- Flooring: Part Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Attic: Permanent Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,494 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway/Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
- Features: Landscaped, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 020041 00007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition
- Roof: Composition Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Monitored Alarm, Security System, Burglar Alarm, Dead Bolt Lock(s), Iron Door(s), Monitored Alarm System
Location
- Region: Memphis
- Subdivision: Stonewall Addn
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $230,000-6.1%$154/sqft |
Source:  MAAR #10196485 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $244,900$164/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10196485 | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $244,900$164/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10196485 | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Pending sale | $244,900-2%$164/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10196485 | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $249,900+2%$167/sqft |
Source:  NextHome #10196485 | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Snowden Elementary/MiddleGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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