159 E Frank Ave, Memphis, TN 38109 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 159 E Frank Ave, Memphis, TN 38109

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual on Record
Last Sale$3,300 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$53 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-0063-0-0004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-0063-0-0004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,170 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,170 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleCottage
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 E FRANK AVE
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38109-2375
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionSS EAST FRANK
Legal SubdivisionNEW SOUTH MEMPHIS
Legal Block26
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract5500

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual on Record
Mailing Address5534 LAKE BRANCH DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-7469
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202392744
Prior Transfer DateSep 6, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000092744
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateOct 30, 2023
Property Address159 E FRANK AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-2375
Document Number0023092744
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 9
Instrument DateJun 6, 2020
Instrument23092744
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.21
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5534 LAKE BRANCH DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-7469

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$53.00$2,000 Land $2,000$8,000 (-75.68%) Land $8,000
2021$32,900 Land $4,000 Building $28,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Tennessee
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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