Shelby County property record for 490 Edith Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $227 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-5029-0-0033 |
| Primary APN | 02-5029-0-0033 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 490 EDITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-6116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NS EDITH |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
490 Edith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 EDITH AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38126-6116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997GU-5449 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Edith Ave was $227.
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 | $227.00 | $8,475 Land $1,750 Building $6,725 | $33,900 Land $7,000 Building $26,900 |
| 2023 | $6,225 Land $875 Building $5,350 | ||
| 2022 | $379.00 | ||
| 2021 | $24,900 Land $3,500 Building $21,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 490 Edith 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 Edith 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 413 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 | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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