Shelby County property record for 490 E Waldorf Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4006-0-0018 |
| Primary APN | 03-4006-0-0018 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,394 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 211 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 110 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 110 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 490 E WALDORF AVE |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38106-5452 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | ES WELLINGTON COR WALDORF NE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANDLERS SHADOWLAWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 5700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shadowlawn Historic District listed 1995 · 179 contributing resources · NRIS 95000941 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
490 E Waldorf Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2018.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1393, MEMPHIS, TN 38101-1393 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201872 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000211460 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 490 E WALDORF AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38106-5452 |
| Document Number | 0000053072 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 53072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1393 MEMPHIS TN 381011393, MEMPHIS, TN 38101-1393 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 E Waldorf Ave was $423, up 14.3% from the year before.
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 | $423.00 (+14.32%) | $15,725 Land $2,000 Building $13,725 | $62,900 Land $8,000 Building $54,900 |
| 2024 | $370.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,925 Land $1,125 Building $9,800 | ||
| 2022 | $665.00 | ||
| 2021 | $43,700 Land $4,500 Building $39,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 E Waldorf 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 490 E Waldorf 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 574 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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