Shelby County property record for 165 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,503 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-2128-0-0035 |
| Primary APN | 00-2128-0-0035 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 10,503 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,519 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Reinforced Concrete |
| Lot Area | 4,550 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 165 BEALE ST |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38103 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | SS BEALE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MAGEVENEY |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Beale Street Historic District listed 1966 · 30 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000731 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
165 Beale St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2011.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 BEALE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3713 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011126359 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 165 BEALE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38103 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 125298 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | MID-SOUTH TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 163 BEALE ST MEMPHIS TN 381033713, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3713 |
| Document Number | 0000125298 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 125298 |
| Name | FIRST TN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 165 MADISON AVE # 8TH, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-2723 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 6, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Beale St was $8,398, up 27.5% 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 | $8,398.00 (+27.47%) | $312,200 Land $22,320 Building $289,880 | $780,500 Land $55,800 Building $724,700 |
| 2024 | $6,588.00 | ||
| 2023 | $194,360 Land $22,320 Building $172,040 | ||
| 2022 | $11,839.00 | ||
| 2021 | $485,900 Land $55,800 Building $430,100 |
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 165 Beale St 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 | 2 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.
The area around 165 Beale St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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