Shelby County property record for 3231 Southern Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-5110-0-0001 |
| Primary APN | 04-5110-0-0001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,618 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Utility Area | 153 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,108 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3231 SOUTHERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-4339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | SS SOUTHERN COR GREER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HERB DELAUGACH GREER ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
3231 Southern Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3231 SOUTHERN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SURE TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202629393 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3231 SOUTHERN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4339 |
| Document Number | 0000029393 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES, REALTY TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61,286.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3231 SOUTHERN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4339 |
| Document Number | 0000029394, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629394 |
| Name | COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3231 SOUTHERN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4339 |
| Document Number | 0021023787 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21023787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SURE TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $277.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6489 N QUAIL HOLLOW RD STE 100, 100, MEMPHIS, TN 38120-1305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3231 Southern Ave was $1,241, up 112.9% 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 | $1,241.00 (+112.86%) | $46,150 Land $2,450 Building $43,700 | $184,600 Land $9,800 Building $174,800 |
| 2024 | $583.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,225 Land $1,000 Building $16,225 | ||
| 2022 | $1,049.00 | ||
| 2021 | $68,900 Land $4,000 Building $64,900 |
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 3231 Southern 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 3231 Southern 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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