273 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 273 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium Offices
Details	2,738 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.063 acres (2,738 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$202,800 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill	$2,201 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00-2098-B0-0003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00-2098-B0-0003`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,738 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	2,738 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	2,738 sqft (0.063 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	273 S FRONT ST
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38103-3810
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Office > Condominium Offices
Local Zoning Code	SM
Legal Description	MD 14030135
Legal Subdivision	HAYS BUILDING CONDOMINIUMS
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	4200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the South Main Street Historic District listed 1982 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 82004054

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

273 S Front St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since December 2003.

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5270 PELHAM CIR, MEMPHIS, TN 38120-2758
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2003246851
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 25, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000252548
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2025
Property Address	273 S FRONT ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3810
Document Number	0025089538
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 29
Instrument Date	Oct 15, 2025
Instrument	25089538
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5270 PELHAM CIR, MEMPHIS, TN 38120-2758

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 273 S Front St was $2,201, down 59.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,201.00 (-59.16%)	$81,840 Land $16,440 Building $65,400	$204,600 Land $41,100 Building $163,500
2024	$5,389.00
2023		$58,200 Land $16,440 Building $41,760
2022	$3,545.00
2021			$145,500 Land $41,100 Building $104,400

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 273 S Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

The area around 273 S Front St 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20