556 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 556 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.157 acres (6,850 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$17,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$510 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-5021-0-0022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-5021-0-0022`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,168 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,168 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,850 sqft (0.157 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	144 sqft
Deck Area	30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Other
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	556 WALKER AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38126-6208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	NS WALKER
Legal Subdivision	DIVINE-HILL
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	11600

Owner

556 Walker Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	13826 SWAN HOLLOW LN, HOUSTON, TX 77041-1257
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 3, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202070756
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 25, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000070756
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2020
Property Address	556 WALKER AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38126-6208
Document Number	0000070756
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2020
Instrument	70756
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13826 SWAN HOLLOW LN HOUSTON TX 770411257, HOUSTON, TX 77041-1257

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Walker Ave was $510.

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	$510.00	$18,975 Land $1,750 Building $17,225	$75,900 Land $7,000 Building $68,900
2023		$6,025 Land $875 Building $5,150
2022	$367.00
2021			$24,100 Land $3,500 Building $20,600

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 556 Walker 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

Wildfire risk around 556 Walker 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.

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 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