655 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 655 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,020 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$134,000 (Nov 2007)
Tax Bill$2,404 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-6054-0-0030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-6054-0-0030

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,196 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleTraditional
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,020 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Patio Area124 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address655 WATSON ST
CityMEMPHIS
StateTN
Zip38111-7526
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionWS WATSON ST 79.635 FT N OF SPOTTS- WOOD AVE
Legal SubdivisionHANSOM RE SUBD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division13
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract7400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Normal Station Historic District
listed 2005 · 1,228 contributing resources · NRIS 05000866

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2004, VENICE, CA 90294-2004
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 9, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 9, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007171239
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHELBY TN
Property Address655 WATSON ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7526
Document Number0000059563
Instrument DateJun 7, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address655 WATSON ST MEMPHIS TN 381117526, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7526

Mortgage

Document Number0000059563
DateJun 14, 2017
Instrument59563
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 13, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityMemphis City
Unified School DistrictShelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,404.00 (-10.7%)$89,400 (+102.26%) Land $9,880 Building $79,520$223,500 (+102.26%) Land $24,700 Building $198,800
2023$44,200 Land $7,920 Building $36,280
2022$2,692.00
2021$110,500 Land $19,800 Building $90,700

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 93% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemMEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER
serves 659,500 people · EPA ID TN0000450
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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