Shelby County property record for 741 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,375 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-6055-0-0012 |
| Primary APN | 04-6055-0-0012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,846 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,525 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 741 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | WS WATSON ST 400 FT N OF DOUGLASS |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLASS |
| Legal Lot Number | PT C |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
741 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2002.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 741 WATSON ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000174945 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 741 Watson St was $1,790.
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 | $1,790.00 | $66,575 Land $8,350 Building $58,225 | $266,300 Land $33,400 Building $232,900 |
| 2023 | $52,275 Land $6,675 Building $45,600 | ||
| 2022 | $3,184.00 | ||
| 2021 | $209,100 Land $26,700 Building $182,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 741 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 741 Watson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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