Two-Story Sanctuary and School
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1740 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
Two-story steel-frame sanctuary with auditorium seating about 2,500 and basement access via north-side ground-level drive.
Property Size84,000 SF
Lot Size12.40 Acres
Days on Market134
Property Features for 1740 Vollintine Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
84,000 SF
Lot size
12.40 Acres
Property subtype
Special Purpose
Zoning
R-6
Building Details
Stories
2
Construction
International Style
Listing Agency:
Crye-Leike Commercial Memphis
Listed By:
Susan Hines · License #TN 00329900
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 11
Changed: Aug 16
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 10:15AM
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This historic International Style sanctuary and school building is a two-story steel-frame structure with an exterior path of crab orchard stone leading to symbolic bronze doors. Inside, the lobbies feature imported pink marble from Jerusalem. The auditorium includes stained glass windows designed by Jack Grue in collaboration with architect George Awsumb, an acoustical tile ceiling painted blue with six-pointed gold stars, and terrazzo flooring. The auditorium seats approximately 2,500 people. The north side of the building provides a ground-level drive to a basement entrance, located within a few feet of the elevator.
The property is located in the Vollintine Hills Historic District, approximately four miles east of downtown Memphis, and is described as minutes from the Memphis Zoo and Rhodes College. The district is bounded by Evergreen Street to the west, McLean Boulevard to the east, Vollintine Avenue to the south, and Brown Avenue to the north.
The building is described as 84,000 square feet and is zoned R-6, sitting on approximately 6.5 acres. The additional approximately 6 acres could be developed with complementary uses for a total of 12.4 acres. The 84,000-square-foot improvement is presented as a strong fit to convert to a personal care home, rehabilitation facility, flats for temporary housing, university house, or a school.
The property is located in the Vollintine Hills Historic District, approximately four miles east of downtown Memphis, and is described as minutes from the Memphis Zoo and Rhodes College. The district is bounded by Evergreen Street to the west, McLean Boulevard to the east, Vollintine Avenue to the south, and Brown Avenue to the north.
The building is described as 84,000 square feet and is zoned R-6, sitting on approximately 6.5 acres. The additional approximately 6 acres could be developed with complementary uses for a total of 12.4 acres. The 84,000-square-foot improvement is presented as a strong fit to convert to a personal care home, rehabilitation facility, flats for temporary housing, university house, or a school.
Key Highlights
- Historic International Style sanctuary in The Vollintine Hills Historic District on +/- 12.4 acres total
- Two‑story steel‑frame concrete building with 84,000 SF and auditorium seating approximately 2,500 people
- North‑side ground‑level drive provides basement entrance access within a few feet of the elevator
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Demographics for 38107, TN
15,655
Population
8,093
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
5.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,899
Density / Sq Mi
$36,393
Median Household Income
$34,958
Median Earnings
$999
Median Rent
$128,600
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Two-story steel-frame sanctuary with auditorium seating about 2,500 and basement access via north-side ground-level drive.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 1740 Vollintine Ave Memphis, TN.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic International Style sanctuary in The Vollintine Hills Historic District on +/- 12.4 acres total; Two‑story steel‑frame concrete building with 84,000 SF and auditorium seating approximately 2,500 people; North‑side ground‑level drive provides basement entrance access within a few feet of the elevator
