Shelby County property record for 2285 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,608 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-8033-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 02-8033-0-0002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 78 sqft |
| Utility Building | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2285 MONROE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-4353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | SS MONROE |
| Legal Subdivision | COLES EAST END |
| Legal Lot Number | PT15 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
2285 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1995.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2285 MONROE AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | EY / 2736 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2285 Monroe Ave was $1,603.
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 | $1,603.00 | $59,600 Land $18,075 Building $41,525 | $238,400 Land $72,300 Building $166,100 |
| 2023 | $57,950 Land $9,250 Building $48,700 | ||
| 2022 | $3,530.00 | ||
| 2021 | $231,800 Land $37,000 Building $194,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2285 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 2285 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% 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 420 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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