Shelby County property record for 8288 Whispering Elm Dr, Memphis, TN 38125
| Property Type | Planned Unit Development |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,788 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,955 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,817 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | D0-256W-A0-0020 |
| Primary APN | D0-256W-A0-0020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,788 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,276 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,955 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8288 WHISPERING ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38125-3272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Planned Unit Development |
| Local Zoning Code | CA |
| Legal Description | NS WHISPERING ELM DR |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKINGHAM FARMS PHASE 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 390 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 12 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 21547 |
8288 Whispering Elm Dr, a planned unit development, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2018.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8288 WHISPERING ELM DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-3272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000093770 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8288 WHISPERING ELM DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-3272 |
| Document Number | 0000093770 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 93770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8288 WHISPERING ELM DR MEMPHIS TN 381253272, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-3272 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8288 Whispering Elm Dr was $1,817.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,817.00 | $67,575 Land $17,500 Building $50,075 | $270,300 Land $70,000 Building $200,300 |
| 2023 | $60,900 Land $10,075 Building $50,825 | ||
| 2022 | $2,064.00 | ||
| 2021 | $243,600 Land $40,300 Building $203,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8288 Whispering Elm Dr 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 8288 Whispering Elm Dr 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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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