Shelby County property record for 1488 Harbert Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,769 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,061 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-6029-0-0020 |
| Primary APN | 01-6029-0-0020 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,769 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,299 sqft |
| Utility Area | 49 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,940 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 261 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4969 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 80 NS HARBERT |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTHEWS PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 81E |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1488 Harbert Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4969 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE FIN'L SVCS |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201258282 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007966 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4969 |
| Document Number | 0000114173 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044903, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000114173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 114173 |
| Name | MORTGAGE FIN'L SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38104 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4969 |
| Document Number | 0000025722 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1488 HARBERT AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044903, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000025722 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25722 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1488 Harbert Ave was $3,061.
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 | $3,061.00 | $113,800 Land $25,525 Building $88,275 | $455,200 Land $102,100 Building $353,100 |
| 2023 | $111,625 Land $20,400 Building $91,225 | ||
| 2022 | $6,799.00 | ||
| 2021 | $446,500 Land $81,600 Building $364,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1488 Harbert 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 | 1 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 1488 Harbert 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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