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2151 MONROE AVE, Memphis, TN 38104

RU-1 zoning includes a BOA variance permitting light office use.

Property Size2,400 SF
Price / SF$166.25
Days on Market10

Property Features for 2151 MONROE AVE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,400 SF
Class C
Total Parking Spaces 6
Property subtype Multifamily, Office
Zoning RU-1 with BOA Variance for Office

Building Details

Year Built 1905
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Units 1
Listing Agency: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services
Listed By: Chris Garland · License #TN-232993
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 6:45AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,400-square-foot property, built in 1905, combines a duplex-style residential layout with an approved office-use component. The lower level is configured for light office use, while the upper apartment includes a kitchen and full bathroom. The arrangement supports a live-work format, with the upper residence also identified as an option for extending the office use.

The property is positioned across from Overton Square in Memphis. A rear parking lot is secured by an electric gate, with vehicle access from the alley. Zoning is RU-1, with a BOA variance for office use, providing the governing framework for the current light-office configuration.

Key Highlights

  • 2,400 SF property built in 1905
  • RU‑1 zoning with BOA variance for office use
  • Lower level configured for light office use

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $57.6k $24.00
− Vacancy −$8.6k −$3.60
EGI $49.0k $20.40
− OpEx −$12.2k −$5.10
NOI $36.7k $15.30
2,400 SF · lease $24.00/SF/yr · vacancy 15.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$524.6K
$459.0K – $612.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,720 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.20%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$416.6K
$364.5K – $486.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,160 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$709.3K
$620.6K – $827.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,651 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lewis Clark-Advertising Design Marketing & Advertising

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Locksmith Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,095
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

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Memphis, TN

14.6% 2019
15% 2020
16.8% 2021
16.2% 2022
17.3% 2023
16.7% 2024
17.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - RU-1 zoning includes a BOA variance permitting light office use.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 2151 MONROE AVE Memphis, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,400 SF property built in 1905; RU‑1 zoning with BOA variance for office use; Lower level configured for light office use
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