Shelby County property record for 147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,912 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,224 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-2134-0-0001 |
| Primary APN | 00-2134-0-0001 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 13,912 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,456 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Canopy | 2,016 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 147 E BUTLER AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38103-4399 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | SM |
| Legal Description | BLK 7 SS BUTLER COR ST MARTEN SE |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
147 E Butler Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2006.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4840 GWYNNE RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-3302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200314477 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000122430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 147 E BUTLER AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-4399 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0023106486 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23106486 |
| Name | GUARANTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38117 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 14, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 147 E Butler Ave was $10,224, up 35.9% 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 | $10,224.00 (+35.87%) | $380,080 Land $60,160 Building $319,920 | $950,200 Land $150,400 Building $799,800 |
| 2024 | $7,525.00 | ||
| 2023 | $222,000 Land $12,640 Building $209,360 | ||
| 2022 | $13,523.00 | ||
| 2021 | $555,000 Land $31,600 Building $523,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 E Butler 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 | 2 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.
The area around 147 E Butler Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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