981 S Cooper St is currently listed for sale at $1,200,000 for a price per square foot of $300.

981 S Cooper St totals 4,000 square feet of Retail space on a lot spanning 0.37 acres. The property was initially built in 1903, being last renovated in 2022. Based on its location, amenities, and finishes, the property is listed as class A.

981 S Cooper St is located in the Cooper - Young neighborhood. There is 1 other retail property listed for sale in the neighborhood. In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 84, indicating that it is very walkable.

981 S Cooper St

For Sale

981 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104

Located in the heart of the Cooper-Young Historic District4,000 SF Retail, Restaurant or Office Opportunity For Sale

Key features

Excellent visibility and frontage along South Cooper Street
Fully renovated in 2022 with modern systems and finishes
Ideal for owner-users or investors targeting a premier urban Memphis location
Minutes from East Memphis and Downtown Memphis
On-site, secured parking a rare and valuable amenity in the Cooper Young area
Sale Price: $1,200,000
Strong candidate for restaurant, bar, or hospitality conversion
Surrounded by established restaurants, bars, and boutique retailers driving consistent foot traffic
Turnkey condition ideal for users seeking minimal buildout time and cost
Walkable, high-demand location with strong neighborhood demographics

Building Details

For Sale $1,200,000
Property Type Retail - Street Retail
Property Size 4,000 SF
Lot Size 0.37 Acre
Additional Rent Price on request
Building Class A
Year Built 1903
Year Renovated 2022
Date Updated Sep 25, 2026

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Contacts

Jeff Higdon, SIOR

NAI Saig Company

Location

City Memphis, TN
Neighborhood Cooper - Young
Zip Code 38104
Market Memphis

Map
Street

Walk score 84/100 Very Walkable
Transit score 33/100 Some Transit
Bike score 76/100 Very Bikeable

Points of Interest

Cleveland Street

2.02 miles

Pauline

2.58 miles

Dunlap

2.75 miles

Orleans

3.02 miles

Danny Thomas

3.37 miles

Third Street

3.69 miles

Beale Street

3.88 miles

Peabody Place

3.89 miles

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

3.90 miles

Union

3.90 miles

Marathon

0.38 miles

Mapco

0.51 miles

Ballingers

1.09 miles

K Circle

1.41 miles

Shell

1.41 miles

1.52 miles

Amoco

1.59 miles

Valero

1.79 miles

Exxon

1.86 miles

ChargePoint

5.51 miles

Central Parking lot

0.80 miles

CBU Resident Parking

0.85 miles

Overton Square Garage

1.18 miles

Parkview Parking

1.70 miles

POB Parking Garage

1.84 miles

MUH Parking Garage

1.93 miles

Associate Parking Garage

2.03 miles

Memphis Zoo Parking

2.11 miles

Pauline Garage

2.56 miles

Crosstown Concourse Parking Garage

2.63 miles

Superlo Foods

0.93 miles

The Fresh Market

1.01 miles

Kroger

1.32 miles

Cash Saver

1.67 miles

Viet Hoa Food Market

2.01 miles

ALDI

2.36 miles

High Point Grocery

3.52 miles

High Point Terrace Shopping Center

3.53 miles

Peabody Place

3.76 miles

Dillard's Women

4.35 miles

Listing Summary

Property Financials

981 S Cooper St is currently listed for sale at $1,200,000 for a price per square foot of $300.
Property Details

981 S Cooper St totals 4,000 square feet of Retail space on a lot spanning 0.37 acres. The property was initially built in 1903, being last renovated in 2022. Based on its location, amenities, and finishes, the property is listed as class A.
Area Characteristics

981 S Cooper St is located in the Cooper - Young neighborhood.

There is 1 other retail property listed for sale in the neighborhood. In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 84, indicating that it is very walkable.