Shelby County property record for 3279 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $331,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,500 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-5104-0-0007 |
| Primary APN | 04-5104-0-0007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,030 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Deck Area | 396 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-4409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS CENTRAL |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Buntyn Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1995 · 599 contributing resources · NRIS 95001332 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3279 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI COMMUNITY MTG |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage IBERIABANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202077981 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000094255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4409 |
| Document Number | 0000077981 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 77981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | HOME SURETY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, HOME SURETY TITLE&ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE MEMPHIS TN 381114409, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4409 |
| Document Number | 77982 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 77982 |
| Name | COMMUNITY MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORDOVA, TN 38018 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4409 |
| Document Number | 0017002345 |
| Map Reference | MB7 PG10 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17002345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDCO TITLE & CLOSING SVCS IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $832.13 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3279 CENTRAL AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4409 |
| Document Number | 0017002346 |
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| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17002346 |
| Name | IBERIABANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3279 Central Ave was $2,500.
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 | $2,500.00 | $92,950 Land $12,500 Building $80,450 | $371,800 Land $50,000 Building $321,800 |
| 2023 | $82,700 Land $6,725 Building $75,975 | ||
| 2022 | $5,037.00 | ||
| 2021 | $330,800 Land $26,900 Building $303,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3279 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
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 risk around 3279 Central Ave 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 |
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| 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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