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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $14,827 on Sep 14, 2023

172 E BISCAYNE RD

MEMPHIS, TN 38109
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,827 · Sep 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$473 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$17,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.15
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountySHELBY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 16 ft²Porch · 150 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ford Road Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Mitchell High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
A. Maceo Walker Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 38109These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.150
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.250

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,226
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.482 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,033
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

172 E Biscayne Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Memphis 38109
  • Older than 81% of homes in Memphis 38109

How it measures up in Memphis 38109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Memphis 38109.

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,212 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 172 E Biscayne Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMemphis 38109Shelby County
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²24% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac82% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195319% of homes22% of homes

About 172 E Biscayne Rd

When did 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN last sell?

172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN last sold on Sep 14, 2023 for $14,827, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN?

172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN built?

172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN?

172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN is assigned to Ford Road Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Mitchell High School (high), rated D-; A. Maceo Walker Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN compare to other homes in Memphis 38109?

Among the 16,530 homes in Memphis 38109, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,212 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1953 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 E Biscayne Rd, Memphis, TN was $473. The county assessed it at $17,600.

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