Location guide · Shelby County, TN
Find a property owner in Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County takes in Memphis and the surrounding area. In Tennessee, deeds are recorded by the county register of deeds, and property is assessed by the county assessor of property. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Shelby County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Shelby County records
Official sources used for Memphis addresses:
- Shelby County Assessor of Property — Owner of record and appraisal for Shelby County parcels.
- Shelby County Register of Deeds — Recorded deeds; Searchable online from the Register of Deeds website.
Tennessee's transfer tax means recorded deeds generally indicate the consideration paid.
A recent deed transfer is a timing signal: new owners rarely sell soon, while long-held properties with an out-of-area mailing address are classic listing prospects.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Shelby County?
The Shelby County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Shelby County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the county assessor of property; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county register of deeds. Most Shelby County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Shelby County?
Public records in Tennessee are open to anyone, so the lookup itself is fine. Before you call, remove Do Not Call numbers and make sure texts comply with the TCPA. Some states add their own telemarketing rules on top.