1940 Carr Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 1940 Carr Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,438 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,201 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$175,000 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill	$1,809 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01-6054-0-0019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-6054-0-0019`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,438 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,342 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,201 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 53 ft wide
Garage Area	392 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	256 sqft
Deck Area	160 sqft
Patio Area	96 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1940 CARR AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38104-5257
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	NS CARR
Legal Subdivision	MILLER
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	13
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	3300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Central Gardens Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 2,222 contributing resources · NRIS 82004040

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

Owner

1940 Carr Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.

Source: Shelby County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1940 CARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5257
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	Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 19, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201215774
Last Transfer Date	Jun 1, 2012
Transfer Doc	0000067340
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Property Address	1940 CARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5257
Document Number	0020129972
Instrument Date	Nov 6, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2020
Title Company	EXECUTIVE TITLE AND CLOSING INC, EXECUTIVE TITLE & CLOSING INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1940 CARR AVE MEMPHIS TN 381045257, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5257

Mortgage

Document Number	0020129972
Date	Nov 20, 2020
Instrument	20129972

Lender

Name	RENASANT BK
Type	Bank
Address	BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 19, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1940 Carr Ave was $1,809.

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	$1,809.00	$67,250 Land $21,650 Building $45,600	$269,000 Land $86,600 Building $182,400
2023		$54,150 Land $11,575 Building $42,575
2022	$3,298.00
2021			$216,600 Land $46,300 Building $170,300

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1940 Carr Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims 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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1979–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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 1940 Carr 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 751 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