Shelby County property record for 1542 Harbert Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,997 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $593,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,090 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-6029-0-0013 |
| Primary APN | 01-6029-0-0013 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,997 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,132 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,621 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | European |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 20,022 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
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| Porch Area | 421 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NS HARBERT COR WILLETT NW 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTHEWS PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 89-90 |
| 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.
1542 Harbert Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF BARTLETT |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BARTLETT MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF BARTLETT |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK3 |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BANK OF BARTLETT |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REGIONS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017122152 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033871 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0021090916 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21090916 |
| Name | BANK OF BARTLETT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38134 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | MEMPHIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0021073377 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21073377 |
| Name | BARTLETT MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38134 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000107328 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | MEMPHIS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6281 STAGE RD BARTLETT TN 381343727, BARTLETT, TN 38134-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000107328 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 107328 |
| Name | BANK OF BARTLETT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BARTLETT, TN 38134 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000129730 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044903, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000129730 |
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| Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 129730 |
| Name | BANK3 |
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| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38117 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000122152 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 122152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | MEMPHIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,194.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044903, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 122153 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 122153 |
| Name | BANK OF BARTLETT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BARTLETT, TN 38134 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000111732 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1542 HARBERT AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044903, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4903 |
| Document Number | 0000111732 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 111732 |
| Name | REGIONS BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Harbert Ave was $5,090.
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 | $5,090.00 | $189,250 Land $38,300 Building $150,950 | $757,000 Land $153,200 Building $603,800 |
| 2023 | $187,575 Land $36,525 Building $151,050 | ||
| 2022 | $11,426.00 | ||
| 2021 | $750,300 Land $146,100 Building $604,200 |
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 1542 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 1542 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% 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 |
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| 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 560 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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