Shelby County property record for 1617 Babs Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,297 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-9043-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 07-9043-0-0002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,196 sqft |
| Utility Area | 108 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,680 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 880 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1617 BABS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38116-6723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Description | SS BABS RD 145.285 FT E OF PAULA RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHAVEN GARDENS 1ST ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 227 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 22131 |
1617 Babs Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 BABS RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-6723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201425294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1617 Babs Rd was $1,297.
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 | $1,297.00 | $48,250 Land $6,325 Building $41,925 | $193,000 Land $25,300 Building $167,700 |
| 2023 | $36,925 Land $4,900 Building $32,025 | ||
| 2022 | $2,249.00 | ||
| 2021 | $147,700 Land $19,600 Building $128,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1617 Babs Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1617 Babs Rd is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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