Carter County property record for 159 River Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,152 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 010058H B 04501 |
| Primary APN | 010058H B 04501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,152 sqft |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 294 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 138 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 159 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELIZABETHTON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37643-7629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 14, COUNTY AREA: F98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 180 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 70500 |
159 River Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Carter County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 812 WALKER ST, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-4745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CU |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000D50476 |
| Deed Book / Page | D504 / 76 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Property Address | 159 RIVER RD, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-7629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002850 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 526/20 |
| Instrument | 23002850 |
| Name | NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Property Address | 159 RIVER RD, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-7629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 361/129 |
| Instrument | 19005010 |
| Name | NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 48 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 River Rd was $108.
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter County |
| Unified School District | Carter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108.00 | $4,975 Land $4,975 | |
| 2023 | $11,600 (-) Land $4,975 Building $6,625 | ||
| 2022 | $235.00 | $11,600 Land $4,975 Building $6,625 | $46,400 (+133.17%) Land $19,900 Building $26,500 |
| 2021 | $19,900 Land $19,900 |
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 159 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 River Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SIAM UTILITY DISTRICT serves 3,319 people · EPA ID TN0000633 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WATAUGA RIVER REG WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | ELIZABETHTON WATER DEPT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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