Shelby County property record for 972 Birch St, Memphis, TN 38108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $404 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-2022-0-0002 |
| Primary APN | 05-2022-0-0002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Utility Building | 512 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 972 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38108-3228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | ES BIRCH TO HOLLYWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSHIRE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
972 Birch St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 966 BIRCH ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202627668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003967 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 972 BIRCH ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3228 |
| Document Number | 0000027668 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,474.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 966 BIRCH ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38108-3228 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Birch St was $404, up 21.3% 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 | $404.00 (+21.32%) | $15,050 Land $2,500 Building $12,550 | $60,200 Land $10,000 Building $50,200 |
| 2024 | $333.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,825 Land $1,250 Building $8,575 | ||
| 2022 | $598.00 | ||
| 2021 | $39,300 Land $5,000 Building $34,300 |
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 972 Birch 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 972 Birch 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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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