Shelby County property record for 1981 Snowden Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,599 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6079-0-0011 |
| Primary APN | 03-6079-0-0011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,257 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | English |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1981 SNOWDEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-5122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS SNOWDEN COR ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | CAREY |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Vollintine Evergreen Historic District listed 1996 · 3,141 contributing resources · NRIS 96000410 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1981 Snowden Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 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 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11117 HOLLY DR, EADS, TN 38028-9759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202643106 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1981 SNOWDEN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38107-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000043106 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | SADDLE CREEK TITLE LLC, SADDLE CREEK TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $67,266.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11117 HOLLY DR, EADS, TN 38028-9759 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000043107, |
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| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643107 |
| Name | INSOUTH BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1981 Snowden Ave was $1,599, down 19.2% from the year before.
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 | $1,599.00 (-19.16%) | $59,450 Land $11,825 Building $47,625 | $237,800 Land $47,300 Building $190,500 |
| 2024 | $1,978.00 | ||
| 2023 | $58,375 Land $11,825 Building $46,550 | ||
| 2022 | $3,555.00 | ||
| 2021 | $233,500 Land $47,300 Building $186,200 |
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 1981 Snowden Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2014 · other causes |
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 1981 Snowden 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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