685 S Perkins Rd

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Description

Situated on a generous lot in the heart of East Memphis, this property offers timeless character, spacious living, and endless potential. This 3BR, 2.5BA home features approx. 2,600 sqft.t of living space on one level with a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The stairs to the second floor offer the perfect opportunity for expansion and still keeping generous walk in attic space. The spacious 2 car carport has a large 20x9 storage room/ shop. Set on...Situated on a generous lot in the heart of East Memphis, this property offers timeless character, spacious living, and endless potential. This 3BR, 2.5BA home features approx. 2,600 sqft.t of living space on one level with a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The stairs to the second floor offer the perfect opportunity for expansion and still keeping generous walk in attic space. The spacious 2 car carport has a large 20x9 storage room/ shop. Set on roughly .60 acres, the property provides exceptional outdoor space rarely found in such a convenient in-town location. Built in 1959, this home blends classic appeal with the opportunity to update, personalize, and make it your own. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, and major Memphis amenities, this is a rare chance to own a substantial East Memphis property on an oversized lot. Property is under contract but showing for backup until through inspections are satisfied.
  1. Listed by Jon Dickens • The Firm

Property Details for 685 South Perkins Road

Area
759A
Style
Traditional
MAAR Subdivision Name
HEARD
Legal Subdivision Name
HEARD
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 11:40 AM

Property Details for 685 South Perkins Road

StatusPending
MLS #10217912
Days on Market2
Taxes$5,598 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family / No
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountyShelby County

Location

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Building Information for 685 South Perkins Road

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,216 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,750

Property Taxes

$467

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 685 South Perkins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address: 685 S PERKINS RD
  • Address Search Number: 685
  • Directions: From poplar go South on Perkins Ext. the property is on the right side of the road and banks up to the botanical gardens. Right across the street from Acre Restaurant.
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Geo Quality: .95
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 03-28-2026
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.00
  • Map Coordinate: A
  • MLS Map Num: Sea Isle/Park
  • Neighborhood Association: None
Parking
  • Parking Display: C2A
  • Parking/Storage: Driveway/Pad, Storage Room(s)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • LVT Date: 03-28-2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 113X250
  • Acreage: .60
  • Lot Num: NW 56 &
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Level
  • Parcel ID: 057013 00003
Property and Assessments
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Service Type: Full Service Listing
Utilities
  • Cooling: 220 Wiring, Central
  • Water & Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior/Windows: Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition
  • Misc Exterior: Patio
  • Misc. Interior: Attic Access, Walk-In Attic, Vent Hood/Exhaust Fan
  • Pool Description: None
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
Interior Features
  • Num of Fireplaces: 1.0
  • 1st Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Dining Room, Den/Great Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 1/2 Bath, 2 or More Baths, Laundry Room, Breakfast Room
  • Additional Br/Bath Info: All Bedrooms Down, Full Bath Down, Half Bath Down
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 1, Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13x13
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Level 1, Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13x11
  • Bedrooms Down: 3.0
  • Breakfast Dimensions: 13x11
  • Den Great Room Dimensions: 19x19
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Fireplace: In Living Room, In Den/Great Room
  • Floors/Ceilings: Part Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Equipment: Self Cleaning Oven, Double Oven, Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cable Wired
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18x10
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Other Rooms: Laundry Room, Internal Expansion Area, Entry Hall, Attic, Storage Room
  • Total Baths: 2

Property History for 685 South Perkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2026

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #10217912

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Mar 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10217912

$347,500—
Mar 17, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

MAARMLS #10215878

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Mar 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10215878

$347,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2026

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #10217912

—
03/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10217912

$347,500
03/17/2026

Temporarily Off Market

MAARMLS #10215878

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03/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10215878

$347,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 685 South Perkins Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,825Additions$52,400Total$106,225
Tax Record2024$6,995 ($583 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,806 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,003 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-10CountySHELBYAPN057-013- - -00003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 685 South Perkins Road

This home is within Shelby County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sherwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Colonial Middle School
Public6 to 8

White Station High School
Public9 to 12

Campus School
PublicK to 5

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