Shelby County property record for 4885 Violet Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,883 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-3047-0-0019 |
| Primary APN | 06-3047-0-0019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Utility Area | 332 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,883 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 82 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 | 202 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4885 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 | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 9800 |
4885 Violet Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4885 VIOLET AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-1966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013115804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039871 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4885 Violet Ave was $802.
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 | $802.00 | $29,850 Land $4,525 Building $25,325 | $119,400 Land $18,100 Building $101,300 |
| 2023 | $25,200 Land $2,850 Building $22,350 | ||
| 2022 | $1,535.00 | ||
| 2021 | $100,800 Land $11,400 Building $89,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4885 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 4885 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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