Van Buren County property record for 131 Turkey Scratch Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.808 acres (35,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088030F A 02200 |
| Primary APN | 088030F A 02200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 35,200 sqft (0.808 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 176 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 TURKEY SCRATCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38585-3611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01 GIS 2000 1-30K-9.00, COUNTY AREA: S01 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 925200 |
131 Turkey Scratch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 HARLEY DAVIDSON LN, SPENCER, TN 38585-3485 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025703 |
| Deed Book / Page | 140 / 452 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Turkey Scratch Rd was $449.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of January 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Municipality | Spencer City |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $449.00 | $18,725 (-) Land $2,250 Building $16,475 | |
| 2024 | $449.00 | $18,725 (-) Land $2,250 Building $16,475 | |
| 2023 | $449.00 (+2.75%) | $18,725 (+2.88%) Land $2,250 Building $16,475 | |
| 2022 | $437.00 | $18,200 Land $2,250 Building $15,950 | $72,800 (-2.8%) Land $9,000 Building $63,800 |
| 2021 | $74,900 Land $9,000 Building $65,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 131 Turkey Scratch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 131 Turkey Scratch Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 69% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WARREN COUNTY U.D. #2 serves 5,611 people · EPA ID TN0000655 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Sep 2018 Coliform assessment Sep 2018 Organic carbon removal Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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