Shelby County property record for 4855 Violet Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,129 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-3047-0-0014 |
| Primary APN | 06-3047-0-0014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,129 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,080 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4855 VIOLET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38122-1966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVON GARDENS 2ND ADDN S/D |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 9800 |
4855 Violet Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4855 VIOLET AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-1966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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 | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200452761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4855 VIOLET AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-1966 |
| Document Number | 0021065093 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21065093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2855 VIOLET AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38122 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4855 Violet Ave was $819.
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 | $819.00 | $30,450 Land $4,850 Building $25,600 | $121,800 Land $19,400 Building $102,400 |
| 2023 | $17,900 Land $3,050 Building $14,850 | ||
| 2022 | $1,090.00 | ||
| 2021 | $71,600 Land $12,200 Building $59,400 |
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 4855 Violet Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 4855 Violet 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 390 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 |
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