1581 Rice St, Memphis, TN 38108 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1581 Rice St, Memphis, TN 38108

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$25,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$239 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale
Apr 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-1003-0-0009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-1003-0-0009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleCottage
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1581 RICE ST
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38108-1209
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionWS RICE 120 FT N OF NEDRA
Legal SubdivisionHOMELAND
Legal Lot Number521
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division7
Census Block Group1
Census Block1039
Census Tract600

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1581 RICE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1209
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
OMEGA TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES LLC, OMEGA TITLE & ESCROW SVCS LLC
Apr 27, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 3, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
TRINITY TITLE COMPANY, REALTY TITLE & ESCROW CO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201941701
Prior Transfer DateDec 28, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000022038
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateApr 30, 2019
Property Address1581 RICE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1209
Document Number0000041701
Instrument DateApr 22, 2019
Instrument41701
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2019
Title CompanyOMEGA TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES LLC, OMEGA TITLE & ESCROW SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$92.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1581 RICE ST MEMPHIS TN 381081209, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1209

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateApr 27, 2017
Property Address1581 RICE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1209
Document Number0000041485
Instrument DateApr 17, 2017
Instrument41485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$40.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1239 CANFIELD AVE MEMPHIS TN 381276207, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-6207

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateMar 3, 2017
Property Address1581 RICE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1209
Document Number0000022038
Instrument DateDec 28, 2016
Instrument22038
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 8, 2017
Title CompanyTRINITY TITLE COMPANY, REALTY TITLE & ESCROW CO INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address6412 BRANDON AVE #337 SPRINGFIELD VA 221502513, 337, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150-2513

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityMemphis City
Unified School DistrictShelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$239.00 (-35.41%)$8,900 (+46.5%) Land $1,250 Building $7,650$35,600 (+46.5%) Land $5,000 Building $30,600
2023$6,075 Land $950 Building $5,125
2022$370.00
2021$24,300 Land $3,800 Building $20,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1987–1988)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 1988 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ting
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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