Shelby County property record for 987 Rayner St, Memphis, TN 38114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Jan 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-5022-0-0011 |
| Primary APN | 01-5022-0-0011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 987 RAYNER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38114-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | WS RAYNER 57 FT S OF FELIX |
| Legal Subdivision | CARR |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
987 Rayner St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 1997.
Source: Shelby County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 MALVERN ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-6936 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 987 RAYNER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38114-1814 |
| Document Number | 0025088794 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25088794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S HIGHLAND ST # 179, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4640 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 987 RAYNER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38114-1814 |
| Document Number | 0025005519 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25005519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 MALVIEW ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Rayner St was $683, down 59.2% 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 | $683.00 (-59.2%) | $25,425 Land $6,250 Building $19,175 | $101,700 Land $25,000 Building $76,700 |
| 2024 | $1,674.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,725 Land $2,500 Building $14,225 | ||
| 2022 | $1,018.00 | ||
| 2021 | $66,900 Land $10,000 Building $56,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 987 Rayner 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 987 Rayner 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 293 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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