2965 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 2965 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109

Property Summary

Property Type	Vehicle Sales & Rentals
Details	18,292 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	2.47 acres (107,811 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$100,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,163 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-0125-0-0003C`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-0125-0-0003C`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	18,292 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	17,525 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Frame
Fire Resistance	Fireproof Reinforced Concrete
Lot Area	107,811 sqft
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	32 sqft
Total Buildings	4 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2965 S 3RD ST
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38109-2953
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals
Local Zoning Code	EMP
Legal Description	WS US HIGHWAY 61 SEE MAP 183 B
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH MEMPHIS LAND COMPANY
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	9
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	22220

Owner

2965 S 3rd St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2965 S 3RD ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-2953
Owner Type	Individual

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	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202074108
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 29, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000066282
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2017
Property Address	2965 S 3RD ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-2953
Document Number	0000066282
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2017
Instrument	66282
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2018
Title Company	DELTA TITLE AGENCY INC, DELTA TITLE SVCS

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2965 S 3RD ST MEMPHIS TN 381092953, MEMPHIS, TN 38109-2953

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2965 S 3rd St was $8,163.

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	$8,163.00	$303,480 Land $63,520 Building $239,960	$758,700 Land $158,800 Building $599,900
2023		$226,520 Land $54,880 Building $171,640
2022	$13,798.00
2021			$566,300 Land $137,200 Building $429,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2965 S 3rd 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

Wildfire risk around 2965 S 3rd St 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 95% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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