Shelby County property record for 237 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,613 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $748 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-5018-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 00-5018-0-0002 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,613 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,613 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Reinforced Concrete |
| Lot Area | 2,483 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 237 VANCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-1915 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | SM |
| Legal Description | SS VANCE COR ABEL SW |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 11402 |
237 Vance Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5140 HACKS CROSS RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-3801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200835943 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Vance Ave was $748.
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 | $748.00 | $27,840 Land $3,360 Building $24,480 | $69,600 Land $8,400 Building $61,200 |
| 2023 | $17,720 Land $2,080 Building $15,640 | ||
| 2022 | $1,079.00 | ||
| 2021 | $44,300 Land $5,200 Building $39,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Vance 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 Vance 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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