Shelby County property record for 1255 Forest Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,487,497 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Jul 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-0014-0-0004 |
| Primary APN | 02-0014-0-0004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,678 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,786 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1255 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-6818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-3 |
| Legal Description | S S FORREST |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANDLERS ADDN TO SPEEDWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | PT34 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Shelby County records · APN 02-0014-0-0004
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 S ORLEANS ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3320 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer COREVEST AMERICAN FIN LENDER L |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202272314 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1255 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000004674 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | OS NATIONAL LLC, OS NAT'L LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10 S MAIN ST #100 MEMPHIS TN 381035404, 100, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-5404 |
| Document Number | 4675 |
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| Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4675 |
| Name | COREVEST AMERICAN FIN LENDER L |
|---|---|
| Address | 1920 MAIN ST # 850, IRVINE, CA 92614-7285 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1255 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000069753 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 69753 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $216.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10 S MAIN ST #100 MEMPHIS TN 381035404, 100, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-5404 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Shelby County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Memphis City |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,248.00 (+3.4%) | $46,400 (+30.25%) Land $8,050 Building $38,350 | $185,600 (+30.25%) Land $32,200 Building $153,400 |
| 2024 | $1,207.00 (-44.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $35,625 Land $4,600 Building $31,025 | ||
| 2022 | $2,170.00 | ||
| 2021 | $142,500 Land $18,400 Building $124,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 4, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2011 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Speedway Terrace Historic District listed 1999 · 380 contributing resources · NRIS 99000280 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 360 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serves 659,500 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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