Shelby County property record for 970 Pope St, Memphis, TN 38112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,539 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $332 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-8004-0-0039 |
| Primary APN | 03-8004-0-0039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,539 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 970 POPE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38112-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-1 |
| Legal Description | NE SIDE POPE |
| Legal Subdivision | JACKSON TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
970 Pope St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1296 N HOLLYWOOD ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3121 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200612438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 970 POPE ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38112-1548 |
| Document Number | 0025044903 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25044903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $46.04 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2072 ELZEY AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-5410 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Pope St was $332, down 59.2% 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 | $332.00 (-59.21%) | $12,375 Land $2,750 Building $9,625 | $49,500 Land $11,000 Building $38,500 |
| 2024 | $814.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,475 Land $1,125 Building $6,350 | ||
| 2022 | $455.00 | ||
| 2021 | $29,900 Land $4,500 Building $25,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Pope 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.
Wildfire risk around 970 Pope St 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 689 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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