979 Creston Ave, Memphis, TN 38127 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 979 Creston Ave, Memphis, TN 38127

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.321 acres (14,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$122,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$754 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale & Construction Loan + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-9049-0-0003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-9049-0-0003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,199 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,199 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,000 sqft (0.321 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	440 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	440 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	114 sqft
Utility Building	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	979 CRESTON AVE
City	MEMPHIS
State	TN
Zip	38127-3713
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	SS CRESTON
Legal Subdivision	PATRICIA HEIGHTS SEC A
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	9901

Owner

979 Creston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.

Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 21, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK
Jan 25, 2023	Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage WE ALLIANCE SECURED INCOME FUND LLC
Jan 25, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLSOING LLC
Jan 25, 2023	Correction Deed ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLSOING LLC
Jan 25, 2023	Correction Deed EDCO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, EDCO TTL & CLOSING SVCS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202360156
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 23, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000006972
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2023
Property Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Document Number	0023060156
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2023
Instrument	23060156
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2023
Title Company	EDCO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, EDCO TTL & CLOSING SVCS INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$451.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713

Mortgage

Document Number	0023060157
Date	Jul 21, 2023
Instrument	23060157

Lender

Name	TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2023
Property Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Document Number	0023006973
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2023
Instrument	23006973
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2023
Title Company	ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLOSING LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$205.34
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023006974
Date	Jan 25, 2023
Instrument	23006974

Lender

Name	WE ALLIANCE SECURED INCOME FUND LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2023
Property Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Document Number	0023006972
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2023
Instrument	23006972
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2023
Title Company	ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLSOING LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6102 IVANWOOD DRIVE, BARTLETT, TN 38134-5562

January 2023: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2023
Property Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Document Number	0023006970
Map Reference	MB 16 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2023
Instrument	23006970
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2023
Title Company	ERICKSON TITLE AND CLOSING LLC, ERICKSON TITLE & CLSOING LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

January 2023: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TN
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2023
Property Address	979 CRESTON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127-3713
Document Number	0023006969
Map Reference	MB 16 SL 8
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2023
Instrument	23006969
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2023
Title Company	EDCO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, EDCO TTL & CLOSING SVCS INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Creston Ave was $754.

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Memphis City
Unified School District	Shelby County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$754.00	$28,050 Land $1,625 Building $26,425	$112,200 Land $6,500 Building $105,700
2023		$13,025 Land $1,275 Building $11,750
2022	$793.00
2021			$52,100 Land $5,100 Building $47,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 979 Creston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	May 2011 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 979 Creston Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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