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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$103K

The median listing price in Memphis, TN ZIP 38109 is $103,450 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,100/mo

The median market rent in Memphis, TN ZIP 38109 is $1,100/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
189 days

The median days on market in Memphis, TN ZIP 38109 is 189 days as of June 2026. The market is currently cold.

Gross rental yield
12.76%

At a median list price of $103,450 and a median rent of $1,100/month, the gross rental yield in Memphis, TN ZIP 38109 is 12.76% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,629/mo STR · $1,100/mo LTR

In Memphis, TN ZIP 38109, median Airbnb revenue is $2,629/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,100/month as of June 2026.

Memphis, TN 38109 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 38109

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
COLD

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
174
Active Listings
100
Sold Properties
74

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$103,450
Median Sold Price
$97,000
Median Price per Sqft
$90/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,100

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.69%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
189
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. The primary market signal is the median sold price of $97,000, which represents the most reliable indicator of recent transaction value and suggests a market where completed sales are tracking below asking expectations (soft pricing).
  2. There is a meaningful gap between the median listing price of $103,450 and the median sold price of $97,000, which may indicate pricing friction where seller expectations exceed realized sale prices and could prolong negotiations or renegotiation activity.
  3. Liquidity appears muted: a median days on market of 189 points to slower sales velocity and, combined with a market temperature classified as cold, suggests weaker transaction momentum despite sample indications of relatively constrained active supply.
  4. Rental dynamics show a median market rent of $1,100 with rent year-over-year trend reported as down; interest rate pressure is noted as moderate, which together may temper investor acquisition appetite and support cautious underwriting for both SFR and condominium investments.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

530 W Raines Rd, Memphis, TN 38109
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

8 beds6 baths8,387 sqft
$892,682
Apr 1, 2026
$106/sqft/sqft
380 days on market
862 Hackberry Ln, Memphis, TN 38109
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds2 baths2,047 sqft
$189,800
Mar 1, 2026
$93/sqft/sqft
5026 Frankie Ln, Memphis, TN 38109
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths1,057 sqft
$174,900
Mar 1, 2026
$165/sqft/sqft
110 days on market
668 Delta Rd, Memphis, TN 38109
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,044 sqft
$93,500
Apr 1, 2026
$90/sqft/sqft
493 Howard Dr, Memphis, TN 38109
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths1,308 sqft
$93,000
Mar 1, 2026
$71/sqft/sqft
331 Howard Dr, Memphis, TN 38109
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths975 sqft
$92,500
Apr 1, 2026
$95/sqft/sqft
258 W Essex Ave, Memphis, TN 38109
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,314 sqft
$50,000
Mar 1, 2026
$38/sqft/sqft
4826 Peace St, Memphis, TN 38109
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths936 sqft
$50,000
Mar 1, 2026
$53/sqft/sqft
328 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$445/mo
38109 Avg Rent
38109 Cost to Own
Rent$1,100
Own$655

20% down, 6.50% rate, 1.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

38109 Avg nightly rate
38109 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$192/night
Occupancy139 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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