New, affordable homes bring fresh energy to Whitehaven Hills

United Housing, Convergence Memphis and the City of Memphis recently celebrated 10 brand-new homes hitting the market in the Whitehaven Hills neighborhood.

Priced with first-time buyers in mind, the nine four-bedroom, two-bath homes are valued at $200,000, while the three-bedroom, two-bath home is listed at $230,000. For families who have been looking for an affordable path to homeownership within the city, this project marked a turning point.

“Anytime we can bring homes to market, it’s a reason to celebrate. But these homes represent a new type of progress we’re especially excited about,” said Amy Schaftlein, United Housing’s executive director. “The homes on Zodiac Road were built with sustainability in mind and are specifically reserved for local homebuyers who may have struggled to find options in today’s housing market.”

For years, starter homes have been missing from the Memphis market. Since the 2008 housing crisis, construction of smaller, affordable houses has slowed, leaving many first-time buyers with few choices. Meanwhile, older starter homes often need major renovations that put them out of reach. 

The Whitehaven Hills homes also represent the power of partnership. United Housing, private developers, Convergence Memphis and the City of Memphis each played a role in bringing the development to life. Earlier this year, Convergence Memphis hosted its first Land Expo, connecting with more than 20 developers who committed to building additional affordable homes. The Zodiac Road project became one of the first visible results of that initiative.

For families across Memphis, these homes are more than walls and a roof. They can open the door to homeownership for more people across the community.

Interested in a tour of one of these homes?

Contact Tammy Coleman at 901-341-3686 or tammycsellshome@gmail.com.