Shelby County property record for 548 E Alston Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,450 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $249 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-5006-0-0031 |
| Primary APN | 02-5006-0-0031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 548 E ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-4706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NS ALSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | LOAGUE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
548 E Alston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 548 E ALSTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38126-4706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998HZ-1632 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007021 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 548 E Alston Ave was $249.
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 | $249.00 | $9,275 Land $1,750 Building $7,525 | $37,100 Land $7,000 Building $30,100 |
| 2023 | $6,550 Land $875 Building $5,675 | ||
| 2022 | $399.00 | ||
| 2021 | $26,200 Land $3,500 Building $22,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 548 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 548 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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