$424,017Average Value$145Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Kirby Woods has suburban character paired with nearby city amenities
Kirby Woods is located at the eastern edge of Memphis ’ city limits, just outside the Interstate 240 loop. Like Germantown to its east, the residential streets feel quiet and suburban. But the neighborhood is a short distance from city amenities, like shopping on Poplar Avenue or recreation at Shelby Farms Park. It’s also home to some of the highest-rated private schools in the region. If you’re looking for a comfortable neighborhood without giving up convenience, you can find the best of both worlds in Kirby Woods.
With a suburban vibe, Kirby Woods is located on the eastern side of Memphis' city limits.
Mature trees provide a full canopy all throughout the Kirby Woods neighborhood.
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Colonial and ranch-style homes priced in the middle for Memphis
With its median sales price of $390,000, Kirby Woods is a middle ground in Memphis when it comes to home values. The River Oaks neighborhood, located across Poplar Avenue, has a median that’s about $100,000 higher than Kirby Woods. The medians for Balmoral and Sea Isle Park on the other side are more than $100,000 lower. “It’s an area that’s kind of like the in-between, literally,” says Jordan Ray, a Realtor with eXp Realty and a lifelong resident of the Memphis area. “People want to live there.”
The neighborhood is mainly made up of Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes. The streets are quiet, and lots of them end in cul-de-sacs. Prices tend to range between the mid-$300,000s and mid-$600,000s. There are also a few condo complexes near Poplar Avenue and I-240, with units selling from just below $100,000 to near $200,000.
Discover the charm of Kirby Woods, where stately Colonial Revival homes create a picturesque landscape.
Ranch-style homes are sprinkled throughout Kirby Woods.
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Private school options in the neighborhood are top-rated
The neighborhood is served by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. But the area’s real draws are its private schools. Top-rated options include the Memphis University School, which teaches boys from 6th through 12th grade, and the all-girls Hutchison School, which goes from kindergarten through 12th grade. Both are in the neighborhood.
Ridgeway Middle School is a public school serving students in Memphis.
Ridgeway High School is a public school serving students in Memphis.
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Shopping centers and restaurants nearby along Poplar Avenue
The stretch of Poplar Avenue on the neighborhood’s edge is one of East Memphis’ busiest areas. Shopping centers like Ridgeway Trace and the Park Place Centre have big-box stores and casual sit-down restaurants. There’s a Target for daily essentials, and a Kroger is less than a mile away. Poplar’s also home to a bunch of local restaurants, like Babalu’s Mexican cuisine and Owen Brennan’s Restaurant, known for its Cajun favorites. One & Only BBQ, a bit farther down the road, is a popular spot for Memphis-style ribs.
A short drive from Kirby Woods lies Regalia Shopping Center, where you can peruse one of the many retail stores.
Find all the day's necessities at Target, located just outside of Kirby Woods.
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People head to nearby Shelby Farms for recreation
The Lichterman Nature Center is in the neighborhood and has a visitor center, a play area and an arboretum, but it requires admission. More often, people head to Shelby Farms Park, 6 miles away. “It’s a great time to go out and enjoy the weather at the park when it’s in the 70s or the 80s outside,” Ray says. “It’s a great place to fly a kite or walk a dog.” There’s tons to do for all ages:
Play on the playgrounds, including a splash pad
Jog or bike on the 40 miles of trails that wind around the Wolf River
Fish or canoe in one of the 20 lakes
Check out the park’s signature herd of buffalo
Youth sports teams often play nearby at May Park, which has several soccer fields. There’s also a YMCA across the street from the neighborhood that has a pool open year-round.
Lichterman Nature Center offers a fantastic blend of recreational and educational activities for everyone to enjoy.
For a variety of outdoor adventures, including the chance to observe a herd of buffalo, make the quick 6-mile drive from Kirby Woods to Shelby Farms.
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Commuters can take I-240 to go downtown for work
A couple of MATA bus lines run through Kirby Woods, including one of the system’s major routes along Poplar Avenue. But people mainly drive to get around Memphis. Interstate 240 is conveniently located on the edge of the neighborhood and heads most of the 17 miles to Downtown Memphis. The morning commute typically takes between 25 and 35 minutes. Other people work in the neighborhood at Saint Francis Hospital.
Sidewalks sit alongside many of Kirby Woods’ streets.
There are numerous bus stops along most major roads around Kirby Woods.
Kirby Woods is 17 miles from downtown Memphis.
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There's an active neighborhood association that puts on popular events
The Kirby Woods Neighborhood Association is a voluntary organization, and most residents are members. The association runs the Kirby Woods Garden Club and puts on community events. The fall festival stands out — the block party shuts down one of the neighborhood’s streets for food trucks and music.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kirby Woods
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kirby Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kirby Woods, Memphis sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Kirby Woods, Memphis over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 77% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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