897 S Cox St

$2,150
Price
2
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Description

Only a 5 min walk to shopping, restaurants, & bars. Located in the heart of Memphis Midtown in the historic Cooper-Young district. Charm of an older home but updated to todays standards. Offering 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, private primary bath, 2 car garage, security cameras, alarm system, home automation, automated thermostat & automated door locks. Refrigerator & washer/dryer included. Monthly income must be 3.5x the rent & credit a min of 650. Pets allowed but breed/size is case by case.Only a 5 min walk to shopping, restaurants, & bars. Located in the heart of Memphis Midtown in the historic Cooper-Young district. Charm of an older home but updated to todays standards. Offering 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, private primary bath, 2 car garage, security cameras, alarm system, home automation, automated thermostat & automated door locks. Refrigerator & washer/dryer included. Monthly income must be 3.5x the rent & credit a min of 650. Pets allowed but breed/size is case by case.
  1. Listed by Scott Carrier • Keller Williams

Property Details for 897 South Cox Street

Area
746K
MAAR Subdivision Name
COOPER YOUNG
Legal Subdivision Name
MT ARLINGTON S/D BLK R
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2025 09:57 PM

Property Details for 897 South Cox Street

StatusActive
MLS #10209204
Days on Market39
Rental Incentives-
Available Date-
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental Properties / Rental
Year Built1928
Lot Size-
CountyShelby County

Location

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Building Information for 897 South Cox Street

Building/Complex897 S Cox StFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1928Lot Size-

Property Information for 897 South Cox Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address: 897 S COX ST
  • Address Search Number: 897
  • Directions: Get on I-40 W in Memphis from Appling Rd 6 min (2.8 mi) Take Sam Cooper Blvd to E Pkwy N 11 min (10.1 mi) Continue on E Pkwy N. Drive to SCox St
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Geo Quality: .95
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 11-06-2025
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.00
  • Map Coordinate: K
  • MLS Map Num: Central Gardens
  • Neighborhood Association: None
Parking
  • Parking Display: G2D
  • Parking/Storage: Front-Load Garage, Garage Door Opener(s)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • LVT Date: 11-05-2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 40X115
  • Lot Num: PTS9&10
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Level
  • Parcel ID: 029015 00007
Property and Assessments
  • Style Code & Use: General Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central
  • Water & Sewer: Gas Water Heater, Public Sewer, Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Misc Exterior: Storage Building, Deck
  • Misc. Interior: Pull Down Attic Stairs
  • Pool Description: None
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
Interior Features
  • Num of Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Additional Br/Bath Info: All Bedrooms Down, Primary Down, Renovated Bathroom, Double Vanity Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11x10
  • Bedrooms Down: 2.0
  • Den Great Room Dimensions: 19x13
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Floors/Ceilings: Part Hardwood, Tile, Smooth Ceiling
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Equipment: Range/Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13x13
  • Living Room Dimensions: 0x0
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Great Room, Island In Kitchen
  • Other Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Total Baths: 2

Property History for 897 South Cox Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10209204

$2,150—
May 15, 2024

Rented

REALTRACS #3020821

$2,150—
May 15, 2024

Leases Out

REALTRACS #3020821

—
May 15, 2024

Rented

MAARMLS #10167190

$2,150—
May 15, 2024

Application Pending

REALTRACS #3020821

—
Mar 19, 2024

Application Pending

MAARMLS #10167190

—
Mar 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10167190

$2,150—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10209204

$2,150
05/15/2024

Rented

REALTRACS #3020821

$2,150
05/15/2024

Leases Out

REALTRACS #3020821

—
05/15/2024

Rented

MAARMLS #10167190

$2,150
05/15/2024

Application Pending

REALTRACS #3020821

—
03/19/2024

Application Pending

MAARMLS #10167190

—
03/05/2024

Listed (Active)

MAARMLS #10167190

$2,150

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Schools near 897 South Cox Street

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

Hamilton School
PublicPK to 8

Central High School
Public9 to 12

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

897 South Cox Street is available for rent in Memphis, TN 38104. This property was listed on November 5, 2025 by Keller Williams, it's currently listed at $2,150. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last rented on May 15, 2024. This listing's school district is Shelby County Schools. Nearby schools include Peabody Elementary School, Hamilton School and Central High School. 897 South Cox Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, a property built in 1928.

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