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1237 Semmes St, Memphis, TN 38111 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1237 Semmes St, Memphis, TN 38111

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,547 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.925 acres (40,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$767 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Transfer
Feb 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-9015-0-0016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-9015-0-0016

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,547 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,763 sqft
1st Floor Area1,547 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area40,300 sqft (0.925 acres)
Lot Dimensions310 ft deep x 130 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area480 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Frame Porch
Porch Area444 sqft
Patio Area150 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area760 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 SEMMES ST
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38111-2819
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRU-1
Legal SubdivisionRUTLAND ACRE
Legal Lot NumberPT30
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division10
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract7900

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address950 FAIR OAKS DR, COLLIERVILLE, TN 38017-1314
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 9, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GRP LLC
Feb 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
UNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GRP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 25, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201561316
Last Transfer DateFeb 22, 2019
Transfer Doc0000017401
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateDec 9, 2019
Property Address1237 SEMMES ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-2819
Document Number0000127814
Instrument DateDec 4, 2019
Instrument127814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2019
Title CompanyUNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GRP LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address950 FAIR OAKS DR COLLIERVILLE TN 380171314, COLLIERVILLE, TN 38017-1314

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateFeb 22, 2019
Property Address1237 SEMMES ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-2819
Document Number0000017401
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2019
Instrument17401
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2019
Title CompanyUNITY TITLE GROUP LLC, QUALITY TITLE GRP LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3179 BIRCHTON GLADE CV ARLINGTON TN 380024162, ARLINGTON, TN 38002-4162

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$767.00 (-26.32%)$28,525 (+66.81%) Land $3,650 Building $24,875$114,100 (+66.81%) Land $14,600 Building $99,500
2023$17,100 Land $1,125 Building $15,975
2022$1,041.00
2021$68,400 Land $4,500 Building $63,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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 482 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Ting.

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