Shelby County property record for 185 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
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| Details | 22,936 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $12,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-135-00003-C |
| Primary APN | 002-135-00003-C |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 22,936 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 21,796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 90,425 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Old Parcel Number | 002135 00003C |
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| Street Address | 185 E BUTLER AVE |
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38103-4335 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | SM |
| Legal Description | SS BUTLER AVE COR S BB KING BLVD (SW) MAP:138B |
| Legal Subdivision | HADDEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,7 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Main Street Historic District listed 1982 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 82004054 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
185 E Butler Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10900 NUCKOLS RD, 200, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060-9246 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009143753 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000151287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 185 E BUTLER AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-4335 |
| Document Number | 0022026859 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22026859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | SAFE HARBOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 185 E Butler Ave was $12,844.
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 | $12,844.00 | $477,480 Land $349,960 Building $127,520 | $1,193,700 Land $874,900 Building $318,800 |
| 2023 | $20,182.00 | $331,320 Land $249,880 Building $81,440 | |
| 2022 | $20,182.00 | ||
| 2021 | $828,300 Land $624,700 Building $203,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 185 E Butler Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 185 E Butler Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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