A Restored Mod Split is Ready for Its Next Chapter
5657 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis Tennessee
Features
This midcentury modern home has the vibe of a Palm Springs pad, updated for today. The focal point of the spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and gorgeous hardwood is the new custom sliding door to the screened porch. That used to be a solid wall! The kitchen, bathed in natural light from the dining room windows, is open to a moody den with gas fireplace. The ceiling-height custom cabinetry in the den adds storage and display space—and a touch of glam crowned with a rolling library ladder. From the den you step to a second covered patio with original wrought iron screening. This welcoming space is perfect as a friends' entrance. The formal entry lies beyond a secret courtyard with a curving brick wall. What a welcome! Major updates—roof, HVAC, appliances, lighting—are done, plus there are so many bonuses like modern exterior lighting, extra parking, modern fencing, even a locking mailbox. With renovated bathrooms, convenient location, and large yard, it checks all the boxes! Zoned for White Station schools.
Restoring and unflipping
Flipped
Pre-flip
When the sellers bought this home, it had just been “flipped,” and the original earthy exterior swathed in white paint, obscuring the texture and any contrast, make thing the house look flat. Fortunately, the flipper had left alone the curving brick wall that extends in a line front the front facade and curves back to create a private courtyard entrance. Other work they have done includes:
Designed and installed custom sliding glass door to covered patio for true indoor-outdoor flow—$12,000
New concrete work for two parking pads, trench drain by garage door, planter bed retaining wall—$18,000
Extensive landscaping & installation: privacy trees, modern planters, and courtyard— $9,500
Modern wood fence and gate— $2,750
Replaced all screens on back patio—$1,200
Removed paint from exterior brick to restore original character— $500
Entire exterior painted— $3,500
Designed and installed built-in bookcases with sliding ladder—$1,500
Custom fireplace mantel— $225
Feature wall in master bedroom—$350
All new kitchen appliances (including gas line installed for stove)— $3,500 for appliances, $1,500 for gas installation
Upgraded exterior lighting— $350
Updated interior lighting and ceiling fans—$950
New garage door motor—$400
Interior paint— $1,200
Simplisafe security system can remain with the home— $500
New exhaust fans in master and guest bathrooms—$350
New mailbox that securely locks and is accessible from the sidewalk— $150
Floor plan
Level one
Level two
The location
Schedule a Showing
Call me (646-898-6901) or your Realtor for an appointment. The seller is offering 3% buyer agent compensation.