1239 Helena Dr, Hixson, TN 37343 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1239 Helena Dr, Hixson, TN 37343

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.232 acres (10,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$264,619 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,673 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`100P A 023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`100P A 023`
Alternative APN	`0000028852`

Interior

Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,040 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Mansard
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	10,125 sqft (0.232 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 81 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000028852
Street Address	1239 HELENA DR
City	HIXSON
State	TN
Zip	37343-5641
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOT 4 CUSTIS REED TRACT PB 28 PG 43
Legal Subdivision	REED CURTIS TRACT
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	3
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	10431

Owner

1239 Helena Dr, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	36883 SERENITY LN, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066-8627
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023050100185
Deed Book / Page	13277 / 396
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	May 1, 2023
Property Address	1239 HELENA DR, HIXSON, TN 37343-5641
Document Number	0000000185
Book / Page	13277 / 396
Map Reference	MB 28 PG 43
Instrument Date	Apr 28, 2023
Instrument	2023050100185
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025
Title Company	CENTRAL FLORIDA TITLE COMPANY, CENTURY TITLE & ESCROW INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$979.09
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	36883 SERENITY LANE, MORSE MILL, MO 63066

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000186
Date	May 1, 2023
Instrument	2023050100186

Lender

Name	FIRSTBANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1239 Helena Dr was $1,673, up 31% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Chattanooga City
Unified School District	Hamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,673.00 (+31.01%)	$110,400 (+93.28%)	$276,000 (+93.28%) Land $55,000 Building $221,000
2024	$1,277.00	$57,120 (-)	$142,800 (-) Land $50,000 Building $92,800
2023	$1,277.00	$57,120 (-)	$142,800 (-) Land $50,000 Building $92,800
2022	$1,277.00	$57,120	$142,800 Land $50,000 Building $92,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1239 Helena Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
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	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2003 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1239 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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