Shelby County property record for 1281 Empire Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1063-0-0015 |
| Primary APN | 02-1063-0-0015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1281 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | EMP |
| Legal Description | SS EMPIRE AVENUE 73.61 W OF N CLAYBROOK STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SYLVAN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 35&36 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1281 Empire Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4986 REYNOLDS RD, COLLIERVILLE, TN 38017-9314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001LH-9055 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Empire Ave was $574.
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 | $574.00 | $21,360 Land $1,800 Building $19,560 | $53,400 Land $4,500 Building $48,900 |
| 2023 | $11,000 Land $1,200 Building $9,800 | ||
| 2022 | $670.00 | ||
| 2021 | $27,500 Land $3,000 Building $24,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1281 Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1281 Empire Ave is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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