Shelby County property record for 1678 Watson Rd, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,464 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $462 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8161-0-0041 |
| Primary APN | 05-8161-0-0041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,464 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1678 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | OF LOT 18 ES WATSON RD 300 FT N OF ELLISTON RD |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST MEMPHIS PARK REV |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
1678 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1678 WATSON RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201590197 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1678 Watson Rd was $462.
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 | $462.00 | $17,200 Land $2,425 Building $14,775 | $68,800 Land $9,700 Building $59,100 |
| 2023 | $7,975 Land $1,775 Building $6,200 | ||
| 2022 | $485.00 | ||
| 2021 | $31,900 Land $7,100 Building $24,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1678 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1994–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1678 Watson 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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