Shelby County property record for 959 Barbara Dr, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Construction Loan May 2020 Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-2009-0-0005 |
| Primary APN | 05-2009-0-0005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 959 BARBARA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | W S BARBARA DR |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERTON PARK VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
959 Barbara Dr is owned by a company that bought it in May 2020.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage AVALON CAP LLC |
| May 26, 2020 | Correction Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage AVALON CAPITAL LLC |
| May 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXTAR TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, NEXUS TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202050047 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000165077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 959 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000050048 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50048 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEXTAR TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, NEXUS TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 959 BARBARA DR MEMPHIS TN 381083220, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000050048 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50048 |
| Name | AVALON CAP LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 MURRAY AVE # 201, MEMPHIS, TN 38119-3891 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2021 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 959 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000052700 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52700 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEXTAR TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, NEXUS TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 959 BARBARA DR MEMPHIS TN 381083220, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000052700 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52700 |
| Name | AVALON CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 MURRAY AVE # 201, MEMPHIS, TN 38119-3891 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2021 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 959 BARBARA DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
| Document Number | 0000050047 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEXTAR TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, NEXUS TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $167.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 959 BARBARA DR MEMPHIS TN 381083220, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3220 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Barbara Dr was $820, up 20.4% from the year before.
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 | $820.00 (+20.41%) | $30,500 Land $2,500 Building $28,000 | $122,000 Land $10,000 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $681.00 | ||
| 2023 | $20,100 Land $1,250 Building $18,850 | ||
| 2022 | $1,224.00 | ||
| 2021 | $80,400 Land $5,000 Building $75,400 |
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 959 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 959 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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