2016 Higbee Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 2016 Higbee Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,980 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$330,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,254 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-0023-0-0022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-0023-0-0022`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,980 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,664 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions	160 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	264 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2016 HIGBEE AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38104-5333
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	NS HIGBEE
Legal Subdivision	HIGBEE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	64&65
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	13
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	3300

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2016 Higbee Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2016 HIGBEE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5333
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 15, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202486294
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 18, 2001
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Property Address	2016 HIGBEE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5333
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0021036419
Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	21036419

Lender

Name	FINANCIAL FEDERAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2016 Higbee Ave was $2,254.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,254.00	$83,800 Land $21,925 Building $61,875	$335,200 Land $87,700 Building $247,500
2023		$82,075 Land $13,450 Building $68,625
2022	$4,999.00
2021			$328,300 Land $53,800 Building $274,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2016 Higbee 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

Wildfire risk around 2016 Higbee 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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