Shelby County property record for 144 Cedar Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-2020-0-0009 |
| Primary APN | 02-2020-0-0009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 144 CEDAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | NS CEDAR 319-1/6 FT E OF SECOND |
| Legal Subdivision | CREW S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17&18 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
144 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 CEDAR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FINANCIAL FED'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201194027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 144 CEDAR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000002855 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4265 MINDEN RD MEMPHIS TN 381171607, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-1607 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 144 CEDAR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000089511 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 89511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,609.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4265 MINDEN RD MEMPHIS TN 381171607, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-1607 |
| Document Number | 89512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 89512 |
| Name | FINANCIAL FED'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38120 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Cedar Ave was $298.
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 | $298.00 | $11,100 Land $1,700 Building $9,400 | $44,400 Land $6,800 Building $37,600 |
| 2023 | $6,350 Land $575 Building $5,775 | ||
| 2022 | $386.00 | ||
| 2021 | $25,400 Land $2,300 Building $23,100 |
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 144 Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 in force |
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 144 Cedar 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% 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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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