Shelby County property record for 970 Forrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,319 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $314 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-1121-0-0029 |
| Primary APN | 02-1121-0-0029 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,319 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| 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 | Carport |
| Garage Area | 110 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 110 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 261 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 970 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38105-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-3 |
| Legal Description | NS FORREST |
| Legal Subdivision | GALLOWAY PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
970 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 FOREST AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105-2308 |
| 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 970 Forrest Ave was $314.
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 | $314.00 | $20,750 Land $4,500 Building $16,250 | $83,000 Land $18,000 Building $65,000 |
| 2023 | $11,575 Land $1,125 Building $10,450 | ||
| 2022 | $705.00 | ||
| 2021 | $46,300 Land $4,500 Building $41,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Forrest Ave 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 970 Forrest Ave 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 |
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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 329 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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