Shelby County property record for 1517 May St, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,435 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,410 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 04-1001-0-0086 |
| Primary APN | 04-1001-0-0086 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,435 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,435 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,410 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1517 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | WS MAY |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Shelby County records · APN 04-1001-0-0086
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 MAY ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Memphis City |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402.00 (-19.92%) | $14,975 (+81.52%) Land $1,250 Building $13,725 | $59,900 (+81.52%) Land $5,000 Building $54,900 |
| 2023 | $8,250 Land $950 Building $7,300 | ||
| 2022 | $502.00 | ||
| 2021 | $33,000 Land $3,800 Building $29,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 4, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ting Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 316 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serves 659,500 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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