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1203 Hester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1203 Hester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,632 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.316 acres (13,742 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$285,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$1,694 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Nov 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-9112-0-0001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-9112-0-0001

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,632 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,073 sqft
1st Floor Area2,159 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,742 sqft (0.316 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area528 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft
Utility Building160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1203 HESTER RD
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38116-8318
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-10
Legal DescriptionSS HESTER RD COR DYCUS ST SE
Legal SubdivisionSEQUOIA GARDENS 1ST ADDN
Legal Lot Number89
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division9
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract22121

Owner

1203 Hester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1203 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-8318
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Nov 6, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 26, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20259774
Prior Transfer DateNov 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000114530
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Property Address1203 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-8318
Document Number0020122017
Instrument DateOct 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1203 HESTER RD MEMPHIS TN 381168318, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-8318

Mortgage

Document Number0020122017
DateNov 4, 2020
Instrument20122017
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueNov 3, 2030

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateNov 6, 2018
Property Address1203 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-8318
Document Number0000114530
Instrument DateNov 6, 2018
Instrument114530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4255 DON ST MEMPHIS TN 381096148, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-6148

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1203 Hester Rd was $1,694.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityMemphis City
Unified School DistrictShelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,694.00$63,000 Land $6,075 Building $56,925$252,000 Land $24,300 Building $227,700
2023$45,275 Land $5,225 Building $40,050
2022$2,757.00
2021$181,100 Land $20,900 Building $160,200

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 1203 Hester 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Wildfire risk around 1203 Hester Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · above 50% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemMEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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