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Historic 6-Unit Apartment Building
For Sale
$470,000

1261 CENTRAL Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Multi-Family, Memphis, TN

Property Size2,748 SF
Price / SF$171.03
Days on Market52

Property Features for 1261 CENTRAL Ave

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Apartment
Subdivision SNOWDEN HOMESTEAD
Standard status Active
Size 2,748 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2716

Building Details

Year built 1917
Listing Agency: Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Listed By: Kevin Woods
Added: Sep 3 Changed: Oct 1 Last Checked: Oct 24 at 2:06AM
MLS# 10229655

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Located at 1261 Central Avenue in Memphis, this 2,748-square-foot apartment building was constructed in 1917 and contains 6 residential units. The configuration includes studios and apartments with up to two bedrooms, providing a varied unit mix within one historic structure.

The property is situated in the Annesdale Snowden Historic District in Midtown Memphis, with a 38104 postal address. Its established construction date and district setting define the asset’s character while the existing multifamily layout supports continued apartment use.

Key Highlights

  • 6‑unit apartment building
  • 2,748 square feet
  • Studio‑to‑two‑bedroom unit mix

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$20,519
Cap Rate
4.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$410,380 $410.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$293,129 $293.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$227,989 $228.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,748 SF
Gross rent
$39.9K $14.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$0.94/SF
EGI
$37.3K $13.58/SF
− OpEx
−$16.8K −$6.11/SF
NOI
$20.5K $7.47/SF
Area
Memphis, TN
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$14.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$410,380
Cap Rate 7%
$293,129
Cap Rate 9%
$227,989

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$293.1K
$256.5K – $342.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,519 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.37%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$812.2K
$710.6K – $947.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $56,851 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.10%
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Lease Details

6
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

423
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 38104, TN

22,584
Population
14,315
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,517
Density / Sq Mi
$56,452
Median Household Income
$48,300
Median Earnings
$1,073
Median Rent
$301,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Built in 1917, this Midtown Memphis property offers a studio-to-two-bedroom unit mix.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1261 CENTRAL Ave Memphis, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $470,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6‑unit apartment building; 2,748 square feet; Studio‑to‑two‑bedroom unit mix
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