1709 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1709 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,409 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.426 acres (18,537 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$735,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,645 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-0055-0-0008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-0055-0-0008`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,409 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,697 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	18,537 sqft (0.426 acres)
Lot Dimensions	167 ft deep x 111 ft wide
Garage Area	1,615 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	320 sqft
Deck Area	261 sqft
Patio Area	285 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1709 FOREST AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38112-4926
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	SS FORREST COR EVERGREEN SW
Legal Subdivision	LAMB&FAXONS EVERGREEN
Legal Lot Number	21-22
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	7
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	2600

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1709 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1709 FOREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4926
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022119171
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2022
Property Address	1709 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4926
Document Number	0022119171
Map Reference	MB 4 PG 14
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	22119171
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,719.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1709 FORREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-4926

Mortgage

Document Number	0022119172
Date	Oct 27, 2022
Instrument	22119172

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 Forrest Ave was $5,645.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,645.00	$200,200 Land $32,025 Building $168,175	$800,800 Land $128,100 Building $672,700
2023		$143,850 Land $21,875 Building $121,975
2022	$8,762.00
2021			$575,400 Land $87,500 Building $487,900

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1709 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (2008–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes, May 2010 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1709 Forrest Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20