Shelby County property record for 1697 Carruthers Pl, Memphis, TN 38112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,192 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,419 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-0060-0-0008 |
| Primary APN | 02-0060-0-0008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,258 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 466 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1697 CARRUTHERS PL |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38112-5207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS CARRUTHERS |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRUTHERS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Evergreen Historic District listed 1985 · 1,292 contributing resources · NRIS 85000080 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1697 Carruthers Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1697 CARRUTHERS PL, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-5207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202315406 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1697 CARRUTHERS PL, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-5207 |
| Document Number | 0023015406 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 88&89 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23015406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | EXECUTIVE TITLE AND CLOSING INC, EXECUTIVE TTL & CLOSING INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,239.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1697 CARRUTHERS PL, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-5207 |
| Document Number | 0023015407 |
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| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23015407 |
| Name | FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1697 Carruthers Pl was $2,419.
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 | $2,419.00 | $89,950 Land $16,800 Building $73,150 | $359,800 Land $67,200 Building $292,600 |
| 2023 | $91,550 Land $11,475 Building $80,075 | ||
| 2022 | $5,576.00 | ||
| 2021 | $366,200 Land $45,900 Building $320,300 |
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 1697 Carruthers Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · 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 1697 Carruthers Pl is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 615 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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