2238 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 2238 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details2,900 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.127 acres (5,520 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$14,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$3,011 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-8016-0-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-8016-0-0010

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,900 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceFireproof Reinforced Concrete
Lot Area5,520 sqft (0.127 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 69 ft wide
Canopy12 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2238 CENTRAL AVE
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38104-5508
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCMU-1
Legal DescriptionNS CENTRAL COR NEW YORK NW
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL AVE HGTS
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division13
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract6600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2238 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5508
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 29, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO
Jan 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EQUITY TRUST CO
Jan 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EQUITY TRUST COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018121570
Prior Transfer DateDec 30, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000005090
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Property Address2238 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5508
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, TITAN TITLE CO LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0023024931
DateMar 29, 2023
Instrument23024931
Lender
NameEQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Property Address2238 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5508
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002534
DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument21002534
Lender
NameEQUITY TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Property Address2238 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5508
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySADDLE CREEK TITLE LLC, SADDLE CREEK TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002531
DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument21002531
Lender
NameEQUITY TRUST COMPANY
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityMemphis City
Unified School DistrictShelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,011.00 (-36.76%)$111,960 (+43.24%) Land $22,080 Building $89,880$279,900 (+43.24%) Land $55,200 Building $224,700
2023$78,160 Land $15,880 Building $62,280
2022$4,761.00
2021$195,400 Land $39,700 Building $155,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2012 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Tennessee
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemMEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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