Shelby County property record for 1256 Empire Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $334 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1060-0-0014 |
| Primary APN | 02-1060-0-0014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1256 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 | AND LOT 70 NS EMPIRE COR COLBY NE |
| Legal Subdivision | N SYLVAN HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 68&69 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $334.00 (-40.67%) | $12,450 (+34.59%) Land $1,125 Building $11,325 | $49,800 (+34.59%) Land $4,500 Building $45,300 |
| 2023 | $9,250 Land $750 Building $8,500 | ||
| 2022 | $563.00 | ||
| 2021 | $37,000 Land $3,000 Building $34,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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