Hamilton County property record for 1221 Helena Dr, Hixson, TN 37343
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $830 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100P A 031 |
| Primary APN | 100P A 031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 15,500 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000028860 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1221 HELENA DR |
| City | HIXSON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37343-3906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 GADD ROAD PB 22 PG 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | GADD ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10431 |
1221 Helena Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 HOPE ST NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806-5235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000004688 |
| Deed Book / Page | 100 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000022 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Helena Dr was $830, down 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Chattanooga City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $830.00 (-1.43%) | $54,800 (+45.55%) | $219,200 (+45.55%) Land $65,000 Building $154,200 |
| 2024 | $842.00 | $37,650 (-) | $150,600 (-) Land $50,000 Building $100,600 |
| 2023 | $842.00 | $37,650 (-) | $150,600 (-) Land $50,000 Building $100,600 |
| 2022 | $842.00 | $37,650 | $150,600 Land $50,000 Building $100,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 Helena Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1980–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1221 Helena Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | HIXSON UTILITY DISTRICT serves 68,306 people · EPA ID TN0000303 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| EPB Fiber | 100,000 / 100,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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