Shelby County property record for 1185 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,570 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8131-0-0007 |
| Primary APN | 05-8131-0-0007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,990 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,570 sqft |
| Utility Area | 147 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,340 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Patio Area | 388 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1185 CHERRY RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38117-5435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | POLO CLUB ESTATES RE S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
1185 Cherry Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1998.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1185 CHERRY RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-5435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998HE-1423 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1185 Cherry Rd was $2,176.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Memphis City |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,176.00 | $80,925 Land $14,300 Building $66,625 | $323,700 Land $57,200 Building $266,500 |
| 2023 | $79,175 Land $13,275 Building $65,900 | ||
| 2022 | $4,823.00 | ||
| 2021 | $316,700 Land $53,100 Building $263,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1185 Cherry Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1985 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1185 Cherry Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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