Shelby County property record for 2159 Clayton Ave, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $311 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-1044-0-0017 |
| Primary APN | 04-1044-0-0017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,205 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2159 CLAYTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-1368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | SS CLAYTON |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDE PARK |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
2159 Clayton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 CLAYTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-1368 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009143145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000143145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 Clayton Ave was $311.
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 | $311.00 | $11,575 Land $1,250 Building $10,325 | $46,300 Land $5,000 Building $41,300 |
| 2023 | $6,775 Land $950 Building $5,825 | ||
| 2022 | $412.00 | ||
| 2021 | $27,100 Land $3,800 Building $23,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2159 Clayton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 2159 Clayton 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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