Shelby County property record for 525 Alexander St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-5108-0-0015 |
| Primary APN | 04-5108-0-0015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 120 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Deck Area | 349 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 525 ALEXANDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-4309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | W S ALEXANDER |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | PT119 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Buntyn Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1995 · 599 contributing resources · NRIS 95001332 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
525 Alexander St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 ALEXANDER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 18, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997HA-6427 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000060075 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 525 ALEXANDER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0022085103 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22085103 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 ALEXANDER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4309 |
| Document Number | 0021060075 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21060075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 525 ALEXANDER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4309 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Alexander St was $1,482.
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 | $1,482.00 | $55,125 Land $12,500 Building $42,625 | $220,500 Land $50,000 Building $170,500 |
| 2023 | $60,775 Land $7,875 Building $52,900 | ||
| 2022 | $3,702.00 | ||
| 2021 | $243,100 Land $31,500 Building $211,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Alexander St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
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 525 Alexander St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
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| 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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