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$1,600 / Month

970 S Cox St

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Memphis, TN 38104

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901-568-0430

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,181 sq ft

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    Available Aug 13

970 S Cox St
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About This Home

Available Aug 13

Charming Victorian in the fashionable Cooper Young neighborhood. So much character with hardwood floors, updated eat-in kitchen with exposed brick and new appliances, open living space, built-ins, tall ceilings and lots of windows. Enjoy evenings on your wrap around porch with porch swing or walk to restaurants, shopping and live music. MLS# 10228136

970 S Cox St is a house located in Shelby County and the 38104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Shelby County Schools attendance zone.

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  • Listed by Jeanie Henson | Madison Avenue Realty, LLC
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    Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

The historic Cooper-Young neighborhood in Memphis, known for its community of artists and artisans, lies just 4.5 miles from downtown Memphis. Annually, the popular Cooper-Young Festival draws hundreds of artists and craft-makers from around the country.

Local shops throughout the area emphasize the artsy, handmade theme of the neighborhood. Unique dining venues feature vintage decor, such as the Beauty Shop Restaurant and Lounge which serves traditional Southern food fused with bold international flavors. Muddy's Bake Shop is a local favorite with its wide variety of pies and cupcakes.

A variety of historic homes and apartments for rent blend in this neighborhood to create a tight-knit community that welcomes its new neighbors.

Learn more about living in Cooper Young 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Christian Brothers University
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
University of Memphis
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Rhodes College
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
UT Health Science Center
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
970 S Cox St is within 18 minutes or 0.9 mile from Christian Brothers University. It is also near Rhodes College and University of Memphis.
Schools
Peabody Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
353 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Hamilton Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
236 Students
Attendance Zone
Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,331 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Lords Tabernacle Christian Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
9 Students
Nearby
Immaculate Conception High School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
154 Students
Nearby
Memphis Catholic Middle and High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

970 S Cox St is near Memphis International, located 6.0 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Memphis
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Memphis International
 Drive: 9 min 6.0 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 970 S Cox St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
2294-2298 Young Ave
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
1064-1084 S Cooper St
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
1883-1995 Lamar Ave
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
970 S Cox St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Museum of Memphis
 Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Sharpe Planetarium
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Memphis Zoo
 Drive: 5 min 3.2 mi
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
 Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Memphis Botanic Garden
 Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
970 S Cox St has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Children's Museum of Memphis, Sharpe Planetarium, and Memphis Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Memphis Mental Health Institute
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Regional One Health
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
970 S Cox St has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Memphis Defense Depot
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Memphis Naval Air Station
Drive: 37 min 23.8 mi
970 S Cox St is 2.9 miles from Memphis Defense Depot, and is convenient to other military bases, including Memphis Naval Air Station.

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