Shelby County property record for 963 Hester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,642 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage May 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-7078-0-0001 |
| Primary APN | 07-7078-0-0001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,642 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 194 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 963 HESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38116-7760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELCHS SEQUOIA GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 22121 |
963 Hester Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| May 13, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200590489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 963 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000057297 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 963 HESTER RD MEMPHIS TN 381167760, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000057297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57297 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 963 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000065186 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 963 HESTER RD MEMPHIS TN 381167760, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000065186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 65186 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 963 Hester Rd was $1,188.
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 | $1,188.00 | $44,175 Land $5,375 Building $38,800 | $176,700 Land $21,500 Building $155,200 |
| 2023 | $36,325 Land $4,250 Building $32,075 | ||
| 2022 | $2,212.00 | ||
| 2021 | $145,300 Land $17,000 Building $128,300 |
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 963 Hester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 963 Hester Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 228 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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