Shelby County property record for 1953 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,075 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-6054-0-0006 |
| Primary APN | 01-6054-0-0006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,075 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,899 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 763 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1953 PEABODY AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4082 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS PEABODY |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN MILLERS PEABODY AVE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 6&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.
1953 Peabody Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1497 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-3831 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 1953 PEABODY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4082 |
| Document Number | 0000101318 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1953 PEABODY AVE MEMPHIS TN 381044000, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4000 |
| Document Number | 0000101318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 101318 |
| Name | PARAGON BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38119 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1953 Peabody Ave was $4,056.
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 | $4,056.00 | $150,800 Land $37,120 Building $113,680 | $377,000 Land $92,800 Building $284,200 |
| 2023 | $123,760 Land $32,640 Building $91,120 | ||
| 2022 | $7,539.00 | ||
| 2021 | $309,400 Land $81,600 Building $227,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1953 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 1953 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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