178 1st Ave, Memphis, TN 38109 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 178 1st Ave, Memphis, TN 38109

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 726 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,529 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$14,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill	$228 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-0050-0-0021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-0050-0-0021`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	726 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Cottage
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,529 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	178 1ST AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38109-1802
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	SEE MAP GRID# 157P NS FIRST
Legal Subdivision	RIVERSIDE PARK
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	9
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	5300

Owner

178 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2017.

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	178 1ST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-1802
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	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201471503
Last Transfer Date	Aug 4, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000079684
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2017
Property Address	178 1ST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-1802
Document Number	0000079684
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2017
Instrument	79684
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	178 1ST AVE MEMPHIS TN 381091802, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-1802

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 1st Ave was $228.

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	$228.00	$8,500 Land $1,250 Building $7,250	$34,000 Land $5,000 Building $29,000
2023		$5,025 Land $875 Building $4,150
2022	$306.00
2021			$20,100 Land $3,500 Building $16,600

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 178 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 178 1st 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 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.

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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20