Shelby County property record for 983 Hester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,938 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-7078-0-0003 |
| Primary APN | 07-7078-0-0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,318 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Utility Area | 229 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,325 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 983 HESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38116-7760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELCHS SEQUOIA GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 9 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 22121 |
983 Hester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Shelby County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 983 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 983 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH USA SETTLEMENTS L, COMMONWEALTH USA SETTLEMENTS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021159168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21159168 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Property Address | 983 HESTER RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000097931 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 983 HESTER RD MEMPHIS TN 381167760, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-7760 |
| Document Number | 0000097931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 97931 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 983 Hester Rd was $1,989.
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 | $1,989.00 | $73,975 Land $5,275 Building $68,700 | $295,900 Land $21,100 Building $274,800 |
| 2023 | $59,200 Land $4,175 Building $55,025 | ||
| 2022 | $3,606.00 | ||
| 2021 | $236,800 Land $16,700 Building $220,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 983 Hester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 983 Hester Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 228 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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