Shelby County property record for 939 James St, Memphis, TN 38106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,390 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $232 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-6005-0-0010 |
| Primary APN | 02-6005-0-0010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,390 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 939 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38106-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | WS JAMES COR. RYDER |
| Legal Subdivision | COOPER |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-53 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
939 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 JAMES ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38106-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064234 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 939 James St was $232.
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 | $232.00 | $8,650 Land $2,000 Building $6,650 | $34,600 Land $8,000 Building $26,600 |
| 2023 | $5,550 Land $1,500 Building $4,050 | ||
| 2022 | $338.00 | ||
| 2021 | $22,200 Land $6,000 Building $16,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 939 James St 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.
The area around 939 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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