Shelby County property record for 3855 Kearney Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,486 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-6042-0-0006 |
| Primary APN | 04-6042-0-0006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,334 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3855 KEARNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-6733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | S S KEARNEY 296.5 FT E OF GOODMAN |
| Legal Subdivision | JAY MADISON RESUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3&4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 7400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Normal Station Historic District listed 2005 · 1,228 contributing resources · NRIS 05000866 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3855 Kearney Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 1995.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1621 HIGHWAY 48 S, DICKSON, TN 37055-4156 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | EY / 1663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3855 Kearney Ave was $1,271.
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 | $1,271.00 | $47,250 Land $7,325 Building $39,925 | $189,000 Land $29,300 Building $159,700 |
| 2023 | $38,075 Land $5,875 Building $32,200 | ||
| 2022 | $2,319.00 | ||
| 2021 | $152,300 Land $23,500 Building $128,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3855 Kearney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3855 Kearney 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 483 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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