Shelby County property record for 1997 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,134 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,615 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0026-0-0004 |
| Primary APN | 03-0026-0-0004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,134 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 371 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1997 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-5261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS CENTRAL |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGBEE HLNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Idlewild Historic District listed 1999 · 350 contributing resources · NRIS 99000278 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1997 Central Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1997 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1997 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000042459 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1997 CENTRAL AVE MEMPHIS TN 381045261, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5261 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1997 Central Ave was $2,615.
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 | $2,615.00 | $97,225 Land $24,575 Building $72,650 | $388,900 Land $98,300 Building $290,600 |
| 2023 | $95,175 Land $13,525 Building $81,650 | ||
| 2022 | $5,797.00 | ||
| 2021 | $380,700 Land $54,100 Building $326,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1997 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 1997 Central 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Tennessee |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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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