19-05-2025
Old Somerset Apartments set for demolition
A blighted property in Oakhaven is getting a new future. The city of Memphis, just announced the demolition of the long-vacant Somerset Apartments, located at 3427 Winchester Road.
The demolition will take place this Wednesday and it's part of Mayor Paul Young's 'Blight Zero Initiative' which seeks to restore neglected properties by creating sustainable housing solutions across Memphis neighborhoods.
'This demolition isn't just about clearing away what's been left behind — it's about making space for something better,' said Memphis Mayor Paul Young, 'We see hope on this site, and we're committed to elevating its use to uplift the Oakhaven community. I want to thank David Blatt and CapStack Partners for helping us take this critical first step toward renewal.'
The Somerset Apartments were uninhabitable for more than a decade before being donated to the city. The 30-acre property, which includes multiple vacant and deteriorated structures, will now serve as a key redevelopment site in the Oakhaven neighborhood.
The demolition ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m.
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