Shelby County property record for 2521 Steele St, Memphis, TN 38127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.996 acres (43,368 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,600 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-0026-0-0057 |
| Primary APN | 07-0026-0-0057 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,368 sqft (0.996 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 417 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2521 STEELE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38127-8529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CA |
| Legal Description | WS STEELE STREET 312-11/12 FT N OF HINDMAN AVE |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 10120 |
2521 Steele St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3490 NEW LIGHT RD, STARKVILLE, MS 39759-5608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20084062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2521 Steele St was $146.
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 | $146.00 | $5,450 Land $1,975 Building $3,475 | $21,800 Land $7,900 Building $13,900 |
| 2023 | $3,700 Land $1,750 Building $1,950 | ||
| 2022 | $225.00 | ||
| 2021 | $14,800 Land $7,000 Building $7,800 |
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 2521 Steele St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2521 Steele St is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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