What about some of the neighborhoods of Memphis?

·        Downtown – with a range of churches, restaurants, nightclubs retail stores and schools…this area offers a progressive and culturally vibrant option. Upscale condominiums and loft spaces dominate the options, most with a view of the Mighty Mississippi River. Median home price - $241,000.

·        Midtown – Midtown and Chickasaw Gardens are home to many of the loveliest streets in Memphis. Some of the oldest and most fantastic homes are located in this area and paint a streetscape that any passerby would be taken in by. There are small cottage-type homes to large, million-dollar estates. The residents are as diverse as the housing options in Midtown. Many of the older homes in this area have undergone tremendous renovations to accommodate families. In the Cooper-Young district many homes are within walking distance of local eateries and nightlife. Overton Square boasts as many options for entertainment as any other area in Memphis and the housing in this area is beautiful. The whole package…culture and living all wrapped up in a beautiful package in Midtown. Median home price - $95,000 - $126,000

·        East Memphis – The I-240 loop is what most Memphians consider the border of the great city of Memphis, with Highland being the western boarder. One of the most familiar and popular stretches of road that runs through the city is the well-known Polar Avenue. It runs as a vital artery for east/west traffic through East Memphis and is lined with some of Memphis’ finest shopping and beautiful homes. Audubon Park is found in East Memphis as well and contains the magnificent Memphis Botanical Gardens. Homes in this area are some of the finest that the city has to offer and the prices can reflect that reality. Median home price - $185,000 - $300,783

·        Cordova – Cordova has absolutely exploded in the last decade. What was simply an add-on suburb of Germantown in the early 90’s is now a thriving community in and of itself with shopping centers galore, restaurants, office centers and churches to boot. Shelby Farms, the state’s largest urban part and one of the largest land grants in the nation is found in Cordova. It offers a plethora of outdoor activities to be enjoyed alongside the Wolf River. Homes in Cordova are primary new construction and there are many new options as far as neighborhoods from which to choose. Median home price - $179,439

·        Frayser – Frayser is just north of downtown and near Shelby Forrest, which is a very convenient location. IT is well known for its fantastic hills, beautiful old trees and lush pastures. There are a wide variety of homes in this area in the moderate range. Some of these homes are the older, stately homes or ranch homes and others are the smaller bungalow types that were built one hundred plus years ago. Median home price - $45,992

There are many other neighborhoods in other areas of Memphis from North to South Memphis, each with its own unique positive attributes. Deciding where to live in Memphis is no easy task considering the multitude of great options to choose from.