Shelby County property record for 686 E Alston Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $416 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-4006-0-0036 |
| Primary APN | 01-4006-0-0036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 686 E ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-4805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NS ALSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVINE |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
686 E Alston Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 ELDER AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309-3403 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202449619 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104386 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E Alston Ave was $416.
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 | $416.00 | $15,475 Land $1,750 Building $13,725 | $61,900 Land $7,000 Building $54,900 |
| 2023 | $8,700 Land $875 Building $7,825 | ||
| 2022 | $529.00 | ||
| 2021 | $34,800 Land $3,500 Building $31,300 |
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 686 E Alston 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 risk around 686 E Alston 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 217 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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