Shelby County property record for 1235 Merchant St, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $40 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-0044-0-0003 |
| Primary APN | 04-0044-0-0003 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 1235 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-1139 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | WS MERCHANT |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1235 Merchant St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1994.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1179 N BELVEDERE BLVD, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | ET / 1627 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1235 Merchant St was $40.
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 | $40.00 | $1,500 Land $1,500 | $6,000 Land $6,000 |
| 2023 | $1,000 Land $1,000 | ||
| 2022 | $60.00 | ||
| 2021 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1235 Merchant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1235 Merchant St 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.
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 140 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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