3981 Chippewa Rd, Memphis, TN 38118 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 3981 Chippewa Rd, Memphis, TN 38118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.232 acres (10,108 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$60,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$841 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Sale Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-3026-0-0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-3026-0-0005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,499 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,499 sqft
Utility Area	25 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
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	Detached
Garage Area	260 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	88 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3981 CHIPPEWA RD
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38118-2150
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Subdivision	INDIAN MEADOWS
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	83
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	11
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	10610

Owner

3981 Chippewa Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3981 CHIPPEWA RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118-2150
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 5, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer REGENCY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC
Aug 15, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017124340
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 14, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000083614
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2017
Property Address	3981 CHIPPEWA RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118-2150
Document Number	0000124340
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2017
Instrument	124340
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	REGENCY TITLE AND ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$222.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3981 CHIPPEWA RD MEMPHIS TN 381182150, MEMPHIS, TN 38118-2150

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2017
Property Address	3981 CHIPPEWA RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118-2150
Document Number	0000083614
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2017
Instrument	83614
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1779 KIRBY PKWY #1-558 MEMPHIS TN 381383666, 1-558, MEMPHIS, TN 38138-3666

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3981 Chippewa Rd was $841.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$841.00	$31,300 Land $4,075 Building $27,225	$125,200 Land $16,300 Building $108,900
2023		$21,700 Land $3,000 Building $18,700
2022	$1,321.00
2021			$86,800 Land $12,000 Building $74,800

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3981 Chippewa Rd 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

The area around 3981 Chippewa Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 130 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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