Shelby County property record for 1607 Forest Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,835,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-0052-0-0001 |
| Primary APN | 02-0052-0-0001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,202 sqft |
| Utility Area | 54 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,748 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Patio Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1607 FOREST AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38112-4924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS FORREST AVE COR AVALON SE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN D SPILLER RE S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Evergreen Historic District listed 1985 · 1,292 contributing resources · NRIS 85000080 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1607 Forest Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2022.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 SAINT ALBANS FWY, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL FED'L BK |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202220804 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1607 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4924 |
| Document Number | 0000068362 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1910 MADISON AVE #92 MEMPHIS TN 381042620, 92, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-2620 |
| Document Number | 0000068362 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 68362 |
| Name | FINANCIAL FED'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38120 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1607 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4924 |
| Document Number | 0000057761 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $973.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6263 POPLAR AVE #440 MEMPHIS TN 381194738, 440, MEMPHIS, TN 38119-4738 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1607 Forest Ave was $3,855, up 11% from the year before.
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 | $3,855.00 (+11.03%) | $143,320 Land $27,720 Building $115,600 | $358,300 Land $69,300 Building $289,000 |
| 2024 | $3,472.00 | ||
| 2023 | $102,440 Land $18,960 Building $83,480 | ||
| 2022 | $6,240.00 | ||
| 2021 | $256,100 Land $47,400 Building $208,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1607 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2008–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1607 Forest 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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