Tennessee · FIPS 47157 · County seat: Memphis
Shelby County, TN GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Shelby County, TN? The quickest route is Shelby County Assessor of Property GIS map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Shelby County parcel map ↗
Opens assessor.shelbycountytn.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Map and county facts
| Official map | Shelby County Assessor of Property GIS map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | assessor.shelbycountytn.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Memphis |
| Population | 910,042 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 761 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 47157 |
Where the parcel data comes from
Shelby County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
How to use the Shelby County viewer
- Open the official link in a new tab.
- Accept any disclaimer, then look for a search box that takes street addresses, owners or parcel IDs.
- Zoom in and click a parcel to see its details.
- Use the map's layer controls to add aerials or other layers if they're offered.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
Shelby County by the numbers
Shelby County had an estimated 910,042 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 761 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 1,196 people per square mile. That makes it the most populous of Tennessee's 95 counties. The county seat is Memphis.
Counties next to Shelby County
Shelby County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Fayette County
- Tipton County
- Crittenden County, AR
- DeSoto County, MS
- Marshall County, MS
- Mississippi County, AR
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.