Shelby County property record for 3540 Shemwell Ave, Memphis, TN 38118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 971 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $535 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-3088-D0-0020 |
| Primary APN | 07-3088-D0-0020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 971 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 971 sqft |
| Utility Area | 28 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3540 SHEMWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38118-6878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST WHITEHAVEN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 11020 |
3540 Shemwell Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2010.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 181001, MEMPHIS, TN 38181-1001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016409 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3540 Shemwell Ave was $535.
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 | $535.00 | $19,900 Land $3,325 Building $16,575 | $79,600 Land $13,300 Building $66,300 |
| 2023 | $12,325 Land $2,650 Building $9,675 | ||
| 2022 | $750.00 | ||
| 2021 | $49,300 Land $10,600 Building $38,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3540 Shemwell 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 3540 Shemwell Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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