1237 Capital Ave, Memphis, TN 38107 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1237 Capital Ave, Memphis, TN 38107

Property Summary

Property Type	Vacant Land
Details	608 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.052 acres (2,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$2,750 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill	$30 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`04-0027-0-0013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-0027-0-0013`

Exterior

Lot Area	2,250 sqft (0.052 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1237 CAPITAL AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38107-1349
Property Category	Vacant Land
Property Type	Vacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning Code	RU-1
Legal Description	SS CAPITAL
Legal Subdivision	JONES AVE PL
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	137-138
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	400

Owner

1237 Capital Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2003.

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1241 CAPITAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1349
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Woman, Separate Property

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 12, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 12, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200348344
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004252
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2025
Property Address	1237 CAPITAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1349
Document Number	0025082309
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 26
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2025
Instrument	25082309
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 1, 2025
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1241 CAPITAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1349

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Capital Ave was $30, down 59.5% from the year before.

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	$30.00 (-59.46%)	$1,125 Land $1,125	$4,500 Land $4,500
2024	$74.00
2023		$750 Land $750
2022	$45.00
2021			$3,000 Land $3,000

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 1237 Capital Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1237 Capital Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

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