Shelby County property record for 1947 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $258,900 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-6054-0-0005 |
| Primary APN | 01-6054-0-0005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,150 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS PEABODY |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN MILLERS PEABODY AVE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | PT5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1947 Peabody Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF ENGLAND |
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015120832 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Document Number | 0023108951 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23108951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Document Number | 0023108952 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23108952 |
| Name | BANK OF ENGLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Document Number | 0000055254 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1947 PEABODY AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044000, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Document Number | 0000055254 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 55254 |
| Name | BANK OF ENGLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1947 Peabody Ave was $2,690.
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 | $2,690.00 | $100,025 Land $22,175 Building $77,850 | $400,100 Land $88,700 Building $311,400 |
| 2023 | $88,350 Land $15,225 Building $73,125 | ||
| 2022 | $5,381.00 | ||
| 2021 | $353,400 Land $60,900 Building $292,500 |
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 1947 Peabody 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 risk around 1947 Peabody 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.
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 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 |
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