Shelby County property record for 554 Read St, Memphis, TN 38122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,109 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-4041-0-0025 |
| Primary APN | 05-4041-0-0025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,109 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 554 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38122-4015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAM PARK FIRST ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
554 Read St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2020.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4337 CHICKASAW CV, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-1646 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PLANTERS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLOSING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020129886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 554 READ ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021043767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21043767 |
| Name | PLANTERS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 554 READ ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4015 |
| Document Number | 0020129886 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20129886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLOSING LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $296.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 554 READ ST MEMPHIS TN 381224015, MEMPHIS, TN 38122-4015 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 554 Read St was $556, down 4% 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 | $556.00 (-3.97%) | $20,675 Land $5,175 Building $15,500 | $82,700 Land $20,700 Building $62,000 |
| 2024 | $579.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,100 Land $2,300 Building $14,800 | ||
| 2022 | $1,041.00 | ||
| 2021 | $68,400 Land $9,200 Building $59,200 |
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 554 Read St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 554 Read St 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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