553 Eastern Dr, Memphis, TN 38122 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 553 Eastern Dr, Memphis, TN 38122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 982 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.214 acres (9,305 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$35,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill	$681 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-5029-0-0014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-5029-0-0014`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	982 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	982 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Cottage
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,305 sqft (0.214 acres)
Lot Dimensions	181 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	190 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	32 sqft
Patio Area	9 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Other
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	553 EASTERN DR
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38122-4050
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Subdivision	JER-DEL TERRACE
Legal Lot Number	64
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	13
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	8600

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	553 EASTERN DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4050
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 3, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE BANK OF FAYETTE COUNTY
Jun 8, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer HOME LAND TITLE, HOME & FARM TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2014
Deed Document Number	201498956
Last Transfer Date	May 22, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000069277
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Property Address	553 EASTERN DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4050
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023064223
Date	Aug 3, 2023
Instrument	23064223

Lender

Name	THE BANK OF FAYETTE COUNTY
Type	Bank
Address	GERMANTOWN, TN 38139

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	2 Months
Due	Oct 19, 2023

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jun 8, 2021
Property Address	553 EASTERN DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4050
Document Number	0021069277
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 61
Instrument Date	May 22, 2021
Instrument	21069277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2021
Title Company	HOME LAND TITLE, HOME & FARM TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	533 EASTERN DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$681.00 (-36.12%)	$25,325 (+44.71%) Land $3,225 Building $22,100	$101,300 (+44.71%) Land $12,900 Building $88,400
2023		$17,500 Land $3,225 Building $14,275
2022	$1,066.00
2021			$70,000 Land $12,900 Building $57,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 383 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	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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