Shelby County property record for 1298 Empire Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,110 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,323 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Oct 2025 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1058-0-0024 |
| Primary APN | 02-1058-0-0024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,110 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-1323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | NS EMPIRE COR N CLAYBROOK ST NE |
| Legal Subdivision | SEESSEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1298 Empire Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1677 BERKSHIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3802 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SADDLE CREEK TITLE LLC, SADDLE CREEK TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202367697 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051735 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1323 |
| Document Number | 0000051735 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202651735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1677 BERKSHIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3802 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1323 |
| Document Number | 0025087713 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25087713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1323 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1323 |
| Document Number | 0023067697 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23067697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $23.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4404 ARETHUSA PL, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827-3907 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1298 EMPIRE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1323 |
| Document Number | 0023029700 |
| Map Reference | MB 5766 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23029700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | SADDLE CREEK TITLE LLC, SADDLE CREEK TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1298 Empire Ave was $145, down 59.2% from the year before.
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 | $145.00 (-59.15%) | $5,400 Land $1,125 Building $4,275 | $21,600 Land $4,500 Building $17,100 |
| 2024 | $355.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,425 Land $750 Building $3,675 | ||
| 2022 | $269.00 | ||
| 2021 | $17,700 Land $3,000 Building $14,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1298 Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 1298 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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