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Harbor Town

Shelby County · Planned/New Urbanist

Harbor Town

A New Urbanist community on Mud Island — walkable streets, river views, and a marina just minutes from downtown.

New Urbanist design Mud Island location Wolf River Harbor marina River views

Quick Facts

ZIP38103
CategoryPlanned/New Urbanist
Platted1989
Main CorridorHarbor Town Sq / Mud Island riverfront
CountyShelby County

At A Glance

Walkability55/100
Commute5 minutes
InterstateI-40, 3 minutes
VibeWaterfront community, New Urbanist, quiet residential
Best ForProfessionals seeking proximity to downtown, river/nature enthusiasts, empty nesters

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Location

Harbor Town occupies the northern portion of Mud Island, a narrow peninsula between the Wolf River Harbor and the Mississippi River, connected to downtown via the Mud Island bridge and the I-40 bridge access road. It is approximately 1 mile from the Beale Street entertainment district.

Open Harbor Town in Google Maps →35.1650° N, 90.0580° W · ZIP 38103

Character

Harbor Town is among the quietest and most cohesively designed neighborhoods in Memphis. The community features rowhouses, craftsman cottages, apartment buildings, and townhomes on a traditional grid with alleyways. A small village commercial center with a grocery, restaurants, and a coffee shop serves residents.

History

Developed by Henry Turley Company starting in 1989, Harbor Town was one of the earliest New Urbanist communities in the South. It was designed by Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, the leading New Urbanist firm. The development was praised nationally as a model for downtown residential revitalization.

Schools

Elementary
MSCS — Harbor Town zone elementary (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Middle
MSCS — zone middle (verify)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
High
Central High School zone
Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Harbor Town Village Center — Small grocery, restaurant, coffee shop (on-site)
  • Downtown Memphis — Full dining and entertainment (1 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Regional One Health Hospital (2 mi)
  • Methodist University Hospital Hospital (2.5 mi)
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