Shelby County property record for 898 Barbara Dr, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,644 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $49,875 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale Dec 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-2024-0-0046 |
| Primary APN | 05-2024-0-0046 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,644 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 898 BARBARA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-3218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | ES BARBARA DR |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERTON PARK VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
898 Barbara Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ASSOCIATES CLOSING AND TITLE, ASSOCIATES CLOSING & TITLE |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018101204 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 898 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3218 |
| Document Number | 0000101204 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 101204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATES CLOSING AND TITLE, ASSOCIATES CLOSING & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $184.54 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 898 BARBARA DR MEMPHIS TN 381083218, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3218 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 898 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3218 |
| Document Number | 0000129789 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 129789 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 5600 GRANITE PARKWAY GRANITE PARK PLANO TX 75024, PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Barbara Dr was $670.
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 | $670.00 | $24,925 Land $2,500 Building $22,425 | $99,700 Land $10,000 Building $89,700 |
| 2023 | $16,625 Land $1,250 Building $15,375 | ||
| 2022 | $1,012.00 | ||
| 2021 | $66,500 Land $5,000 Building $61,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 898 Barbara 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 898 Barbara 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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