Shelby County property record for 161 Cherokee Dr, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,942 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,625 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,919 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-5050-0-0009 |
| Primary APN | 04-5050-0-0009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,942 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,049 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | European |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,756 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 231 sqft |
| Patio Area | 231 sqft |
| Utility Building | 153 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 161 CHEROKEE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-2600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 263 WS CHERODEE DR TO FENWICK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | CHICKASAW GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 262 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 7100 |
161 Cherokee Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1994.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 CHEROKEE DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-2600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | EV / 3440 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Cherokee Dr was $3,919.
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 | $3,919.00 | $145,700 Land $62,250 Building $83,450 | $582,800 Land $249,000 Building $333,800 |
| 2023 | $140,100 Land $49,800 Building $90,300 | ||
| 2022 | $8,534.00 | ||
| 2021 | $560,400 Land $199,200 Building $361,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Cherokee Dr 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 | 5 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 161 Cherokee Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 451 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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