Shelby County property record for 1523 Baxter Ave, Memphis, TN 38127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,911 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0052-0-0059 |
| Primary APN | 07-0052-0-0059 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Utility Area | 50 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,911 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1523 BAXTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38127-5410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | OF LOT 15 VICTORY FARMS SUBDV S S BAXTER RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VALLEY FIRST ADDITION RE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10121 |
1523 Baxter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1523 BAXTER AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-5410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200575969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1523 Baxter Ave was $528.
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 | $528.00 | $19,650 Land $1,600 Building $18,050 | $78,600 Land $6,400 Building $72,200 |
| 2023 | $12,600 Land $1,375 Building $11,225 | ||
| 2022 | $767.00 | ||
| 2021 | $50,400 Land $5,500 Building $44,900 |
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 1523 Baxter 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 1523 Baxter 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 478 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 |
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