DeKalb County property record for 1539 W Main St, Dowelltown, TN 37059
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,461 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Dec 2019) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale Jan 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 021044A C 00600 |
| Primary APN | 021044A C 00600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,461 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,106 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1539 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWELLTOWN |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37059-4019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA C MALONE ESTATE |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of January 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 W MAIN ST, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LIBERTY ST BK |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI WILSON BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 458 / 239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004070421 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1539 W MAIN ST, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000190204 |
| Book / Page | 000458 / 000239 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $610.13 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1539 W MAIN ST DOWELLTOWN TN 370594019, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB TN |
| Property Address | 1539 W MAIN ST, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000185763 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1539 W MAIN ST DOWELLTOWN TN 370594019, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000185763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000439/000256 |
| Instrument | 185763 |
| Name | LIBERTY ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 13, 2029 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1539 W MAIN ST, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-4019 |
| Document Number | 0000181460 |
| Book / Page | 000421 / 000407 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 181460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 115 DOWELLTOWN TN 370590115, DOWELLTOWN, TN 37059-0115 |
| Document Number | 181461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000421/000409 |
| Instrument | 181461 |
| Name | WILSON BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2047 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of January 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Dowelltown Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,825 (-) Land $3,450 Building $38,375 | |
| 2023 | $41,825 Land $3,450 Building $38,375 | |
| 2021 | $167,300 Land $13,800 Building $153,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2010–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
| 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.
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 | 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 | DOWELLTOWN-LIBERTY W.S. serves 1,049 people · EPA ID TN0000403 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | DEKALB UTILITY DISTRICT #1 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 38 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| DeKalb Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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