Shelby County property record for 585 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 953 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-6054-0-0004 |
| Primary APN | 04-6054-0-0004 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 585 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 51 NORMAL SCHOOL PLACE SUBD WS WATSON ST |
| Legal Subdivision | EBERHARTS WATSON ST S/D OF S 100 FT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 7400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Normal Station Historic District listed 2005 · 1,228 contributing resources · NRIS 05000866 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
585 Watson St is held in a trust since June 2016.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6075 POPLAR AVE, 500, MEMPHIS, TN 38119-0102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000060457 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 585 Watson St was $1,001.
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 | $1,001.00 | $37,225 Land $7,350 Building $29,875 | $148,900 Land $29,400 Building $119,500 |
| 2023 | $29,475 Land $5,875 Building $23,600 | ||
| 2022 | $1,795.00 | ||
| 2021 | $117,900 Land $23,500 Building $94,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 585 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2001 · 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 risk around 585 Watson St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 93% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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