Shelby County property record for 1948 Carr Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,750 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,850 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-6054-0-0017 |
| Primary APN | 01-6054-0-0017 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,220 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 377 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1948 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 | 12 |
| 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.
1948 Carr Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1948 CARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004109297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1948 Carr Ave was $1,850.
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 | $1,850.00 | $68,775 Land $21,650 Building $47,125 | $275,100 Land $86,600 Building $188,500 |
| 2023 | $63,600 Land $11,625 Building $51,975 | ||
| 2022 | $3,874.00 | ||
| 2021 | $254,400 Land $46,500 Building $207,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1948 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 risk around 1948 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 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 |
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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 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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