Shelby County property record for 2181 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,400 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,094 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-8006-0-0008 |
| Primary APN | 02-8006-0-0008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,008 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 266 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 266 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2181 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | SS MONROE |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLEWHITE |
| Legal Lot Number | PT13 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
2181 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2181 MONROE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008105521 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000139309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2181 Monroe Ave was $2,094.
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 | $2,094.00 | $77,850 Land $17,925 Building $59,925 | $311,400 Land $71,700 Building $239,700 |
| 2023 | $69,450 Land $9,175 Building $60,275 | ||
| 2022 | $4,230.00 | ||
| 2021 | $277,800 Land $36,700 Building $241,100 |
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 2181 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
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 2181 Monroe 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 471 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 |
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