Shelby County property record for 1226 Empire Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1061-0-0015 |
| Primary APN | 02-1061-0-0015 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1226 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | NS EMPIRE |
| Legal Subdivision | N SYLVAN HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 57-58 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 LEATH ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GROUP LLC |
| May 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GROUP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1226 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1321 |
| Document Number | 0021106878 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21106878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $59.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 501 LEATH ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2118 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1226 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1321 |
| Document Number | 0021054111 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21054111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GROUP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1226 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1321 |
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 | $350.00 (+8.7%) | $13,025 (+145.75%) Land $1,125 Building $11,900 | $52,100 (+145.75%) Land $4,500 Building $47,600 |
| 2023 | $5,300 Land $750 Building $4,550 | ||
| 2022 | $322.00 | ||
| 2021 | $21,200 Land $3,000 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 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 |
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