Shelby County property record for 254 Wakefield Dr, Memphis, TN 38117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,276 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.515 acres (22,427 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,406 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-7021-0-0007 |
| Primary APN | 05-7021-0-0007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,188 sqft |
| Utility Area | 170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,427 sqft (0.515 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 204 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 732 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 580 sqft |
| Patio Area | 962 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 254 WAKEFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38117-3510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Description | OF PT LOT 3 POPLAR PERKINS ETC SUBDV ES WAKEFIELD DR 206.53 FT N OF LAURELWOOD DR |
| Legal Subdivision | LAURELWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 8500 |
254 Wakefield Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2000.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 WAKEFIELD DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-3510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Wakefield Dr was $4,406.
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 | $4,406.00 | $163,800 Land $41,175 Building $122,625 | $655,200 Land $164,700 Building $490,500 |
| 2023 | $137,175 Land $40,125 Building $97,050 | ||
| 2022 | $8,356.00 | ||
| 2021 | $548,700 Land $160,500 Building $388,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Wakefield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2002 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 254 Wakefield Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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