Shelby County property record for 3700 Buchanan Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,021 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-3096-0-0041 |
| Primary APN | 04-3096-0-0041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,021 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3700 BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38122-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NS BUCHANAN COR LEAWOOD NE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANDLER & CHANDLERS LEAWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
3700 Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3700 BUCHANAN AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012111839 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3700 Buchanan Ave was $614.
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 | $614.00 | $22,850 Land $3,750 Building $19,100 | $91,400 Land $15,000 Building $76,400 |
| 2023 | $11,875 Land $1,800 Building $10,075 | ||
| 2022 | $723.00 | ||
| 2021 | $47,500 Land $7,200 Building $40,300 |
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 3700 Buchanan 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 3700 Buchanan 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% 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 620 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Ting.
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