Shelby County property record for 1397 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
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| Details | 6 ba · 11,448 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.797 acres (34,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,339 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-5008-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 01-5008-0-0002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 11,448 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 34,736 sqft (0.797 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
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| Porch Area | 826 sqft |
| Patio Area | 531 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,552 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1397 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4820 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-4 |
| Legal Description | SS CENTRAL AVE 418.305 E OF JUNCTION OF LAMAR AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY TOWER |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Gardens Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 2,222 contributing resources · NRIS 82004040 |
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| Individually Listed | Ashlar Hall listed 1983 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 83003061 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1397 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8160 SHALLOW GLEN TRL, CORDOVA, TN 38016-1553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016130366 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1397 Central Ave was $1,339.
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 | $1,339.00 | $49,800 Land $31,640 Building $18,160 | $124,500 Land $79,100 Building $45,400 |
| 2023 | $30,760 Land $30,720 Building $40 | ||
| 2022 | $1,873.00 | ||
| 2021 | $76,900 Land $76,800 Building $100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1397 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1397 Central Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 293 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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