Shelby County property record for 4278 Barr Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,600 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8166-0-0013 |
| Primary APN | 05-8166-0-0013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4278 BARR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST MEMPHIS PARK RE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 9700 |
4278 Barr Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1995.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4278 BARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | EW / 4346 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 4278 BARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4278 BARR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7803 |
| Document Number | 0021116698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21116698 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4278 Barr Ave was $415.
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 | $415.00 | $15,450 Land $2,550 Building $12,900 | $61,800 Land $10,200 Building $51,600 |
| 2023 | $8,700 Land $1,875 Building $6,825 | ||
| 2022 | $529.00 | ||
| 2021 | $34,800 Land $7,500 Building $27,300 |
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 4278 Barr 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 4278 Barr 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 624 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Ting.
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