Shelby County property record for 97 Simpson Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $23 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-4059-0-0003 |
| Primary APN | 02-4059-0-0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,120 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 97 SIMPSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38106-2719 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | PT 158 SS SIMPSON |
| Legal Subdivision | RANDOLPHS FLORIDA |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
97 Simpson Ave, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 SIMPSON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38106-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Simpson Ave was $23.
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 | $23.00 | $875 Land $875 | $3,500 Land $3,500 |
| 2023 | $500 Land $500 | ||
| 2022 | $30.00 | ||
| 2021 | $2,000 Land $2,000 |
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 97 Simpson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 97 Simpson Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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