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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $290,000 on Mar 19, 2018

489 BOSTON ST

MEMPHIS, TN 38111
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,275 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$290,000 · Mar 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$750 (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.$27,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,700

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.22
40
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Cottage
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Porch · 125 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Hanley Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Melrose High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Sherwood Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 38111These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.254

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,924
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,018 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,491
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

489 Boston St 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 74% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Memphis 38111
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Memphis 38111

How it measures up in Memphis 38111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Memphis 38111.

Living area1,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,338 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 489 Boston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeltlineMemphis 38111Shelby County
Living areabigger than1,275 ft²54% of homes45% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac17% of homes6% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than196283% of homes86% of homes34% of homes

About 489 Boston St

When did 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN last sell?

489 Boston St, Memphis, TN last sold on Mar 19, 2018 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN?

489 Boston St, Memphis, TN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,275 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN built?

489 Boston St, Memphis, TN was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN?

489 Boston St, Memphis, TN is assigned to Hanley Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Melrose High School (high), rated D; Sherwood 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 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN compare to other homes in Memphis 38111?

Among the 14,332 homes in Memphis 38111, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,275 ft² against a typical 1,338 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1962 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Boston St, Memphis, TN was $750. The county assessed it at $27,880.

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