Shelby County property record for 286 S 4th St, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 4,256 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,438 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00-5013-0-0027 |
| Primary APN | 00-5013-0-0027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,860 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 286 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SE |
| Legal Description | ES S FOURTH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN OF SOUTH MEMPHIS |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 11402 |
286 S 4th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 21, CORDOVA, TN 38088-0021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006173121 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001903381 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 S 4th St was $1,438, up 7% from the year before.
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 | $1,438.00 (+69.98%) | $53,475 Land $6,250 Building $47,225 | $213,900 Land $25,000 Building $188,900 |
| 2024 | $846.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,975 Land $750 Building $24,225 | ||
| 2022 | $1,521.00 | ||
| 2021 | $99,900 Land $3,000 Building $96,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 286 S 4th St 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 286 S 4th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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