Shelby County property record for 488 E Alston Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $53 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-5007-0-0024 |
| Primary APN | 02-5007-0-0024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,881 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 488 E ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-4615 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-3 |
| Legal Description | NS ALSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
488 E Alston Ave, vacant land, is owned by a company.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2751, MEMPHIS, TN 38101-2751 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,000 Land $7,000 | |
| 2021 | $53.00 | $3,500 Land $3,500 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 488 E Alston 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 488 E Alston 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 217 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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