Shelby County property record for 1689 Watson Rd, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8101-0-0035C |
| Primary APN | 05-8101-0-0035C |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1689 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 | 1689 WATSON RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202065883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005841 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1689 WATSON RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7126 |
| Document Number | 0000065883 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLOSETRAK LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $44.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1689 WATSON RD MEMPHIS TN 381117126, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7126 |
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 | $221.00 (-3.07%) | $8,250 (+12%) Land $2,450 Building $5,800 | $33,000 (+12%) Land $9,800 Building $23,200 |
| 2023 | $3,750 Land $1,800 Building $1,950 | ||
| 2022 | $228.00 | ||
| 2021 | $15,000 Land $7,200 Building $7,800 |
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.
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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