Shelby County property record for 257 Fields Ave, Memphis, TN 38109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5013-0-0012 |
| Primary APN | 03-5013-0-0012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 257 FIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38109-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS FIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDHURST |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
257 Fields Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2003.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1404 RIDGEWOOD PARK RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7214 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047841 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Fields Ave was $299.
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 | $299.00 | $11,125 Land $2,000 Building $9,125 | $44,500 Land $8,000 Building $36,500 |
| 2023 | $7,225 Land $1,000 Building $6,225 | ||
| 2022 | $440.00 | ||
| 2021 | $28,900 Land $4,000 Building $24,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Fields 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.
Wildfire risk around 257 Fields 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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