Shelby County property record for 1289 Empire Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $653 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1063-0-0010 |
| Primary APN | 02-1063-0-0010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,362 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1289 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EMP |
| Legal Description | 39 SS EMPIRE COR N CLAYBROOK ST SW BAL TO ST |
| Legal Subdivision | N SYLVAN HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-38 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1289 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003151832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $653.00 (-40.53%) | $24,300 (+34.81%) Land $1,125 Building $23,175 | $97,200 (+34.81%) Land $4,500 Building $92,700 |
| 2023 | $18,025 Land $750 Building $17,275 | ||
| 2022 | $1,098.00 | ||
| 2021 | $72,100 Land $3,000 Building $69,100 |
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 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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