Does this exist in Memphis? (High Point, Pink Palace, East Memphis) (Central: fit in, sale)

[eleven.]

I'm currently in suburbia (Eads) and am looking to downsize to a smaller home in Memphis. (No- I'm not insane! But I AM tired of hours of yardwork and crazy-high fuel costs with my commute into Memphis.) I'm hoping to find a cottage-style, mid century modern or other home with character with a max price of 220,000.00.

I also HAVE to be around mature trees, and maybe even some hummingbirds...? I'd also love to be able to have friends over and not worry about their vehicle getting broken into if they park on the street for more than an hour.

Is there a place in Memphis that meets these requirements? I took a cruise around High Point Terrace at dusk and it looked like a friggin' Norman Rockwell painting- people jogging, walking the dog, strolling about.... Was I hallucinating? Is this area hiding any dirty secrets? (LOL) Would love to hear opinions about this neighborhood...

I'm also wanting opinions/info about the area around Perkins and Park Ave. and the "cottage area" (Cowden, Dille, Alexander) in the immediate vicinity around the Pink Palace.

One of my best friends is my Realtor, but she is so heavily biased on Midtown that I can't get an objective opinion out of her about other parts of town... So glad all of you are here!

Thanks in advance for any opinions offered...

[simcity]

I think your assessment of Highpoint Terrace area is accurate. I often ride my bicycle throughout that area and find it to be very safe and pleasant. You may also like the Chickasaw Gardens area, which I think you would truly appreciate the area and the style of homes, but the prices are a step up. For $220k though, you should be able to find a nice down sized home in Highpoint Terrace.

[strumpeace]

High Point Terrace would be a good choice. Also, the Joffre neighborhood (east of the Pink Palace) would be good. Both of those neighborhoods will have houses in your price range.

[Thundakatt]

You can't lose with either location. Perkins and Park is great and its near Target and everybody loves target. The cowen is great...pink palace is great.

[Mrss]

Dear Eleven - If you are still looking for that home, I sent you a direct message (on this system) about a home that we are currently selling - it meets your description exactly. The sale price is more than your limit, but we would consider leasing it. Please check your direct messages for details. If ours won't work, I KNOW that you can find something ideal in your price range. It's a buyer's market right now! Welcome to Memphis!

[R Z]

Yes love the High point area. Very nice community. A lot of pride going into the renovation of some homes and others are being rebuilt to fit in with the style. Prices there seem to have taken off even in this down turn market.

There is another area you may want to consider. It's the Sea Isle area. I've even heard reference that's it's the "new High Point". The homes are a bit more modern looking, but the trees are magnificent. Pricing is well below your pricing structure. It's near the White Station/Qunice area, and goes off in all directions for a mile or so. Nice shops nearby, close to East Gate and I-240. Something to consider.

[zoggie83]

Joffre is a great neighborhood!!! Relocated from NY a year and a half ago and we love the neighbors and the well kept homes. Very convenient to everything... Joffre goes from Cowden to Highland east to west, and between Poplar and Central. Just across Central is East Buntyn which is also a decent area, and the area north of Poplar is nice as well.