Shelby County property record for 1271 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,750 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-0014-0-0008 |
| Primary APN | 02-0014-0-0008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,483 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,188 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1271 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-6818 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-3 |
| Legal Description | SS FORREST |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANDLERS ADDN TO SPEEDWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | PT32 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
1271 Forrest Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 ONEIDA AVE, SOUTH SETAUKET, NY 11720-1130 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20104789 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1271 Forrest Ave was $172.
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 | $172.00 | $6,400 Land $6,400 | $25,600 Land $25,600 |
| 2023 | $30,975 Land $3,650 Building $27,325 | ||
| 2022 | $1,886.00 | ||
| 2021 | $123,900 Land $14,600 Building $109,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1271 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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.
The area around 1271 Forrest Ave 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 |
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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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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.
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