Shelby County property record for 749 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-6055-0-0013 |
| Primary APN | 04-6055-0-0013 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 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 | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 141 sqft |
| Deck Area | 407 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 372 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 749 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 325 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.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 749 WATSON ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-7549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000131307 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,234.00 (-44.06%) | $45,900 (+26.71%) Land $8,350 Building $37,550 | $183,600 (+26.71%) Land $33,400 Building $150,200 |
| 2023 | $36,225 Land $6,675 Building $29,550 | ||
| 2022 | $2,206.00 | ||
| 2021 | $144,900 Land $26,700 Building $118,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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