Shelby County property record for 2159 Townsend Ave, Memphis, TN 38127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 925 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,931 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $436 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-1039-0-0035 |
| Primary APN | 07-1039-0-0035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 925 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 925 sqft |
| Utility Area | 49 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,931 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 233 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 233 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2159 TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38127-4550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | OF LOTS 1 THRU 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORTUNE HILLS RE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 10001 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 TOWNSEND AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-4550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | FR / 0907 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049768 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $436.00 (-35.6%) | $16,225 (+45.84%) Land $2,100 Building $14,125 | $64,900 (+45.84%) Land $8,400 Building $56,500 |
| 2023 | $11,125 Land $1,875 Building $9,250 | ||
| 2022 | $677.00 | ||
| 2021 | $44,500 Land $7,500 Building $37,000 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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