8897 Forest Ridge Cove

4,801 Sq. Ft.
$116 / Sq. Ft.
4,801
Sq. Ft.
$116
per Sq. Ft.

Description

It’s not every day you have the chance to call a property this grande, "Home". Nestled in a park-like setting, & a short drive to every part of Memphis, this classic brick home with nearly 5000 ft.² has 4 bedrooms, 3 fulls baths, one half bath, TWO living rooms-BOTH with a fireplace, a game room, AND a bonus room! In addition, to the large pantry and walk-in closets thoroughout, permanent attic stairs leads to a climate controlled cedar storage closet as well as floored space as wide as the property...It’s not every day you have the chance to call a property this grande, "Home". Nestled in a park-like setting, & a short drive to every part of Memphis, this classic brick home with nearly 5000 ft.² has 4 bedrooms, 3 fulls baths, one half bath, TWO living rooms-BOTH with a fireplace, a game room, AND a bonus room! In addition, to the large pantry and walk-in closets thoroughout, permanent attic stairs leads to a climate controlled cedar storage closet as well as floored space as wide as the property is long. Originally built by Memphis’ is very own David Schaeffer, this home's one of a kind interior architecture is as timeless as it comes. The formal dining room's historic chandelier partner’s perfectly with the antique primary bedroom chandelier. Tucked away in a quiet cove, the columned entrance and professionally landscaped grounds come together to create this showstopper of a property. Seller is offering a flooring allowance at closing for brand new carpet upstairs! Welcome Home!
  1. Listed by Tarra Hendrix • Gray Realty Partners

Property Details for 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

Area
797C
Style
Traditional
MAAR Subdivision Name
GARDENS OF RIVEREDGE (THE) PH1-B
Legal Subdivision Name
THE GARDENS OF RIVEREDGE PHASE 1-B
LISTING UPDATED: 10/02/2025 05:16 PM

Property Details for 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

StatusClosed
MLS #10199452
Days on Market41
Taxes$3,322 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family / No
Year Built1994
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
CountyShelby County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gray Realty Partners

Sold By eXp Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

Stories2Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,970 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,693

Property Taxes

$277

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address: 8897 FOREST RIDGE CV
  • Address Search Number: 8897
  • Directions: From Bazemore, turn onto W Riveredge Drive. Turn right onto Forest Ridge Cove. Home is on left.
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Geo Quality: .95
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 06-19-2025
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.00
  • Map Coordinate: C
  • MLS Map Num: Cordova - East
  • Neighborhood Association: Mandatory
Parking
  • Parking Display: G2A
  • Parking/Storage: Driveway/Pad, Garage Door Opener(s), Side-Load Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • LVT Date: 06-19-2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 130X188
  • Acreage: .48
  • Lot Num: 110
  • Lot Description: Level, Cove, Landscaped, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel ID: D0220K J00028
Property and Assessments
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Service Type: Full Service Listing
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior/Windows: Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition
  • Misc Exterior: Auto Lawn Sprinkler, Deck
  • Pool Description: None
Interior Features
  • Num of Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Additional Br/Bath Info: Primary Down, Luxury Primary Bath, Whirlpool(s), Separate Tub & Shower, Half Bath Down
  • Apprx Heated Sq Ft Range: 4800-4999
  • Bedrooms Down: 1.0
  • Breakfast Dimensions: 12x7
  • Den Great Room Dimensions: 18x18
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12x17
  • Floors/Ceilings: Hardwood Throughout, Wall to Wall Carpet, Part Hardwood, Tile, Smooth Ceiling, Two Story Foyer
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23x18
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21x18
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Separate Den, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Island In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Total Baths: 3

Property History for 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Sold

MAARMLS #10199452

$555,000—
Jul 30, 2025

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #10199452

—
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

MAARMLS #10199452

$590,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Price Change

MAARMLS #10199452

$609,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10199452

$590,000—
Oct 1, 2017

Temporarily Off Market

MAARMLS #9998302

—
Mar 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #9998302

$389,000—
Jan 29, 1999

Sold

MAARMLS #9815069

$425,000—
Jan 8, 1999

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #9815069

—
Aug 14, 1998

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #9815069

$439,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Sold

MAARMLS #10199452

$555,000
07/30/2025

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #10199452

—
07/24/2025

Price Change

MAARMLS #10199452

$590,000
06/19/2025

Price Change

MAARMLS #10199452

$609,000
06/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10199452

$590,000
10/01/2017

Temporarily Off Market

MAARMLS #9998302

—
03/23/2017

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #9998302

$389,000
01/29/1999

Sold

MAARMLS #9815069

$425,000
01/08/1999

Contract Signed

MAARMLS #9815069

—
08/14/1998

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #9815069

$439,500

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Schools near 8897 Forest Ridge Cove

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Germantown Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Germantown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Germantown High School
Public9 to 12

Carver College and Career Academy
PublicK to 12

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