1217 Sylvan St, Memphis, TN 38107 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1217 Sylvan St, Memphis, TN 38107

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$75,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$611 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-1067-0-0003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-1067-0-0003`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,421 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,421 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	116 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1217 SYLVAN ST
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38107-2140
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RU-1
Legal Description	WS SYLVAN
Legal Subdivision	SYLVAN HTS
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1026
Census Tract	400

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13803 BECHARD AVE, NORWALK, CA 90650-4428
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 3, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202360480
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000180939
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2023
Property Address	1217 SYLVAN ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-2140
Document Number	0023060480
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 9
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2023
Instrument	23060480
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$277.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13803 BEENARD AVE, NORWALK, CA 90650

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$611.00 (-6.43%)	$22,720 (+111.94%) Land $1,800 Building $20,920	$56,800 (+111.94%) Land $4,500 Building $52,300
2023		$10,720 Land $1,200 Building $9,520
2022	$653.00
2021			$26,800 Land $3,000 Building $23,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20