Shelby County property record for 705 E Alston Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $541 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-4010-0-0012 |
| Primary APN | 01-4010-0-0012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 705 E ALSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38126-4804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | SS ALSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | MALONE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
705 E Alston Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2015.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2593 BROAD AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-2615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015117953 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 E Alston Ave was $541, up 23.8% from the year before.
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 | $541.00 (+23.8%) | $20,120 Land $2,800 Building $17,320 | $50,300 Land $7,000 Building $43,300 |
| 2024 | $437.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,920 Land $1,400 Building $11,520 | ||
| 2022 | $787.00 | ||
| 2021 | $32,300 Land $3,500 Building $28,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 705 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 705 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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