Shelby County property record for 759 Velma St, Memphis, TN 38104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,789 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0018-0-0011 |
| Primary APN | 03-0018-0-0011 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,590 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 759 VELMA ST |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38104-5246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | WS VELMA 332.9 FT S OF CENTRAL |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Gardens Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 2,222 contributing resources · NRIS 82004040 |
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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 June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 759 VELMA ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000146220 |
| 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 | $1,789.00 (-51.84%) | $66,625 (+9.22%) Land $20,125 Building $46,500 | $266,500 (+9.22%) Land $80,500 Building $186,000 |
| 2023 | $61,000 Land $10,450 Building $50,550 | ||
| 2022 | $3,715.00 | ||
| 2021 | $244,000 Land $41,800 Building $202,200 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% 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 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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