Shelby County property record for 556 Wells Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $45 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-9006-0-0019 |
| Primary APN | 03-9006-0-0019 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|
| Street Address | 556 WELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38107-3833 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | NS WELLS 150 FT E OF SEVENTH |
| Legal Subdivision | WEAKLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
556 Wells Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2163 BERKELEY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3012 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Wells Ave was $45.
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 | $45.00 | $1,700 Land $1,700 | $6,800 Land $6,800 |
| 2023 | $575 Land $575 | ||
| 2022 | $35.00 | ||
| 2021 | $2,300 Land $2,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Wells Ave 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 | 5 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 556 Wells 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.
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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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