Shelby County property record for 237 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,912 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,381 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-5020-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 00-5020-0-0002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,912 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,912 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Canopy | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 237 E BUTLER AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-2511 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | SM |
| Legal Description | SS BUTLER COR ABEL SW TO S BB KING BLVD |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Main Street Historic District listed 1982 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 82004054 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 E Butler Ave, an industrial property, is held in a trust since September 2018.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 S EVERGREEN ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-3918 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201598981 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 237 E BUTLER AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38126-2511 |
| Document Number | 0000091403 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 91403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 27 S EVERGREEN ST MEMPHIS TN 381043918, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-3918 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 E Butler Ave was $1,381, down 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $1,381.00 (-3.7%) | $51,360 Land $12,440 Building $38,920 | $128,400 Land $31,100 Building $97,300 |
| 2024 | $1,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,320 Land $8,880 Building $33,440 | ||
| 2022 | $2,577.00 | ||
| 2021 | $105,800 Land $22,200 Building $83,600 |
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 237 E Butler Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 237 E Butler Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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