Shelby County property record for 851 Watson St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 817 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $885 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-6056-0-0012 |
| Primary APN | 04-6056-0-0012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 817 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 817 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,185 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 851 WATSON ST |
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| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-7530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | PARK AVENUE SUBDV WS WATSON ST 175 FT N OF PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN B GOODWINS RE S/D |
| Legal Lot Number | PT3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| 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 | 7917 WOODLEAF DR, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138-7150 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021263 |
| 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 | $885.00 (-40.36%) | $32,925 (+35.08%) Land $8,075 Building $24,850 | $131,700 (+35.08%) Land $32,300 Building $99,400 |
| 2023 | $24,375 Land $6,475 Building $17,900 | ||
| 2022 | $1,484.00 | ||
| 2021 | $97,500 Land $25,900 Building $71,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 94% of the US · lower than 95% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 246 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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