Shelby County property record for 1685 Watson Rd, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $312 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8101-0-0034 |
| Primary APN | 05-8101-0-0034 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1685 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST MEMPHIS PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 11800 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1685 WATSON RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200514418 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $312.00 (-10.86%) | $11,600 (+101.74%) Land $2,400 Building $9,200 | $46,400 (+101.74%) Land $9,600 Building $36,800 |
| 2023 | $5,750 Land $1,750 Building $4,000 | ||
| 2022 | $350.00 | ||
| 2021 | $23,000 Land $7,000 Building $16,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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