1408 W 53rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37409 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1408 W 53rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.16 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$702 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2025 Transfer
Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN167J R 003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN167J R 003
Alternative APN
  • 0000106552

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,242 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number0000106552
Street Address1408 W 53RD ST
CityCHATTANOOGA
StateTN
Zip37409-2107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLK B WARDS ADDN TO ST ELMO PB 6 PG 67
Legal SubdivisionBLK B WARDS ADD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division6
Census Block Group2
Census Block2050
Census Tract1800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the St. Elmo Historic District
listed 1982 · 611 contributing resources · NRIS 82003976

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1408 W 53rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 5, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
TENNESSEE VLY FCU
Oct 4, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TENNESSEE VALLEY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 4, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 4, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0000000127
Deed Book / Page11171 / 212
Last Transfer DateJun 5, 2025
Transfer Doc0000000186
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Recording DateJun 5, 2025
Property Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107
Document Number0000000186
Book / Page13944 / 259
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 51
Instrument DateMay 21, 2025
Instrument2025060500186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Recording DateMar 8, 2019
Property Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107
Document Number0308000104
Book / Page011582 / 000632
Instrument DateMar 5, 2019
Instrument190308000104
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2019
Title CompanyTITLE GUARANTY, TITLE GUARANTY & TRUST CO INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$392.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1408 W 53RD ST CHATTANOOGA TN 374092107, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107

Mortgage

Document Number308000105
DateMar 8, 2019
Book Page011582/000634
Instrument190308000105
Lender
NameTENNESSEE VLY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueMar 7, 2044

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Recording DateOct 4, 2017
Property Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107
Document Number0000000127
Book / Page11171 / 212
Map ReferenceMB6 PG67
Instrument DateSep 28, 2017
Instrument2017100400127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE GUARANTY & TRUST CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$370.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1408 W 53RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409-2107

Mortgage

Document Number0000000128
DateOct 4, 2017
Instrument2017100400128
Lender
NameTENNESSEE VALLEY FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1408 W 53rd St was $702, up 4.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityChattanooga City
Unified School DistrictHamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$702.00 (+4.78%)$46,350 (+54.76%)$185,400 (+54.76%) Land $80,000 Building $105,400
2024$670.00$29,950 (-)$119,800 (-) Land $45,000 Building $74,800
2023$670.00$29,950 (-)$119,800 (-) Land $45,000 Building $74,800
2022$670.00$29,950$119,800 Land $45,000 Building $74,800

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 1408 W 53rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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 1408 W 53rd St is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemTENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER
private · serves 207,046 people · EPA ID TN0000107
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
EPB
Fiber
100,000 / 100,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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