Shelby County property record for 979 Echles St, Memphis, TN 38111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8046-0-0064 |
| Primary APN | 05-8046-0-0064 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,881 sqft |
| Utility Area | 168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,150 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 979 ECHLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38111-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD FOREST FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 8000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Normal Station Historic District listed 2005 · 1,228 contributing resources · NRIS 05000866 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
979 Echles St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1792 FARM WAY, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068-6720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201142871 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Echles St was $1,119.
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 | $1,119.00 | $41,625 Land $7,475 Building $34,150 | $166,500 Land $29,900 Building $136,600 |
| 2023 | $30,475 Land $5,300 Building $25,175 | ||
| 2022 | $1,856.00 | ||
| 2021 | $121,900 Land $21,200 Building $100,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Echles 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 979 Echles St 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 95% of the US · lower than 96% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 635 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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