1189 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38105 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1189 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38105

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size	0.135 acres (5,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$180,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,425 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-0002-0-0001C`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-0002-0-0001C`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,851 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,387 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1932
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,890 sqft (0.135 acres)
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	261 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1189 FOREST AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38105-2524
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RU-3
Legal Description	SS FORREST COR BELLEVUE (SE) SEE MAP 131H
Legal Subdivision	CHANDLER ADDN TO SPEEDWAY TERRACE
Legal Lot Number	PT23
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1036
Census Tract	2500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Speedway Terrace Historic District listed 1999 · 380 contributing resources · NRIS 99000280

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1189 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Shelby County records, as of August 24, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1189 FOREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2524
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 31, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INDEPENDENT BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202186634
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	1189 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2524
Document Number	0021086634
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2021
Instrument	21086634
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$666.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0021086635
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	21086635

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number	0021086636
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	21086636

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORDOVA, TN 38018

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2017
Property Address	1189 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2524
Document Number	0000111950
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2017
Instrument	111950
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2018
Title Company	TRINITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$471.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1189 FORREST AVE MEMPHIS TN 381052524, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2524

Mortgage

Document Number	111951
Date	Oct 31, 2017
Instrument	111951

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BK
Type	Bank
Address	MEMPHIS, TN 38157

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1189 Forrest Ave was $1,425.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,425.00	$53,000 Land $7,275 Building $45,725	$212,000 Land $29,100 Building $182,900
2023		$35,675 Land $4,150 Building $31,525
2022	$2,173.00
2021			$142,700 Land $16,600 Building $126,100

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1189 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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	2 (1980–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2011 · other causes

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

The area around 1189 Forrest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 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
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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