Shelby County property record for 2181 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,456 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,921 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-8002-0-0005 |
| Primary APN | 02-8002-0-0005 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,990 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
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| Porch Area | 61 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2181 WASHINGTON AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS WASHINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | LENOX LAND CO |
| Legal Lot Number | PT38 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Overton Parkway Historic District listed 1999 · 194 contributing resources · NRIS 99001370 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2181 WASHINGTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-2847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143715 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002757 |
| 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 | $1,921.00 (-35.47%) | $71,425 (+46.14%) Land $19,100 Building $52,325 | $285,700 (+46.14%) Land $76,400 Building $209,300 |
| 2023 | $48,875 Land $9,775 Building $39,100 | ||
| 2022 | $2,977.00 | ||
| 2021 | $195,500 Land $39,100 Building $156,400 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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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 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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