Shelby County property record for 979 Colonial Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,011 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-5012-0-0023 |
| Primary APN | 06-5012-0-0023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,011 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,171 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 979 COLONIAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38117-5534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 13 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 9300 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 804 DUNLAP ST, PARIS, TN 38242-4705 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002111686 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 979 COLONIAL RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38117-5534 |
| Document Number | 0025064235 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25064235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 804 DUNLAP ST, PARIS, TN 38242-4705 |
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 | $1,240.00 (-42.03%) | $46,100 (+31.25%) Land $10,125 Building $35,975 | $184,400 (+31.25%) Land $40,500 Building $143,900 |
| 2023 | $35,125 Land $8,150 Building $26,975 | ||
| 2022 | $2,139.00 | ||
| 2021 | $140,500 Land $32,600 Building $107,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 476 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 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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