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2581 James Rd, Memphis, TN 38127 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 2581 James Rd, Memphis, TN 38127

Property Summary

Property TypeDay Care, Pre-School
Details3,292 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.817 acres (35,588 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$22,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$720 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-2045-0-0099

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-2045-0-0099

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,292 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,292 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area35,588 sqft (0.817 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area175 sqft
Patio Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2581 JAMES RD
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38127-8807
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Day Care, Pre-School
Local Zoning CodeCMU-2
Legal SubdivisionW T MCADAMS JAMES LINE COMMERCIAL
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division7
Census Block Group4
Census Block4016
Census Tract10220

Owner

2581 James Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2018.

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5841 HICKORY CMNS, MEMPHIS, TN 38141-5809
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 18, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 25, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201848805
Prior Transfer DateMar 15, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000048805
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address2581 JAMES RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-8807
Document Number0000112880
Instrument DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument112880
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5841 HICKORY CMNS MEMPHIS TN 381415809, MEMPHIS, TN 38141-5809

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Recording DateMay 18, 2018
Property Address2581 JAMES RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-8807
Document Number0000048805
Instrument DateMay 14, 2018
Instrument48805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$81.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14049 REED AVE SAN LEANDRO CA 945782725, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-2725

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2581 James Rd was $720, down 6.6% from the year before.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityMemphis City
Unified School DistrictShelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$720.00 (-6.61%)$26,800 Land $20,280 Building $6,520$67,000 Land $50,700 Building $16,300
2024$771.00
2023$22,760 Land $18,440 Building $4,320
2022$1,386.00
2021$56,900 Land $46,100 Building $10,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2581 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–2004)
Most Recent ClaimNov 2004 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 2581 James Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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