1242 Helena Dr, Hixson, TN 37343 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1242 Helena Dr, Hixson, TN 37343

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.342 acres (14,918 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,455 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`100P C 017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`100P C 017`
Alternative APN	`0000028917`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,922 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	14,918 sqft (0.342 acres)
Lot Dimensions	141 ft deep x 102 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000028917
Street Address	1242 HELENA DR
City	HIXSON
State	TN
Zip	37343-5609
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	LT 1A ADDITION TO GADD ROAD PB 31 PG 347
Legal Subdivision	GADD ROAD
Legal Lot Number	2-A
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	3
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	10431

Owner

1242 Helena Dr, a duplex, is held in a trust since July 2022.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 2, 2026

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	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	243 SIGNAL MOUNTAIN RD, 129, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-1955
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 21, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000000220
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2025
Property Address	1242 HELENA DR, HIXSON, TN 37343-5609
Document Number	0000000159
Book / Page	14138 / 203
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 347
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2025
Instrument	2025121500159
Record Updated	Dec 24, 2025
Title Company	JONES TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Helena Dr was $1,455, up 13.9% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026

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	$1,455.00 (+13.94%)	$96,000 (+68.07%)	$240,000 (+68.07%) Land $55,000 Building $185,000
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 and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1242 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 1242 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