Van Buren County property record for 159 Simmons Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,600 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $545 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088029 00500 |
| Primary APN | 088029 00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 228 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 228 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 SIMMONS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38585-5011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 06 WPP LLC MINERAL TRACT 46-1 ME, COUNTY AREA: R07 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 925200 |
159 Simmons Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SIMMONS RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-5011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TENNESSEE |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ORIGIN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 92 / 907 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0RB141/959 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Property Address | 159 SIMMONS RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-5011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SIMMONS RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-5011 |
| Document Number | 0RB126/125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | RB126/125 |
| Instrument | 23000727 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TENNESSEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVINGSTON, TN 38570 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2030 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 SIMMONS RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-5011 |
| Document Number | RB92/907 |
| Book / Page | RB92 / 907 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18000069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $257.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SIMMONS RD, SPENCER, TN 38585-5011 |
| Document Number | 18000070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18000070 |
| Name | ORIGIN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Simmons Rd was $545.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of January 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545.00 | $22,725 (-) Land $2,525 Building $20,200 | |
| 2024 | $545.00 | $22,725 (-) Land $2,525 Building $20,200 | |
| 2023 | $545.00 (+2.64%) | $22,725 (+2.71%) Land $2,525 Building $20,200 | |
| 2022 | $531.00 | $22,125 Land $2,525 Building $19,600 | $88,500 (-2.64%) Land $10,100 Building $78,400 |
| 2021 | $90,900 Land $10,100 Building $80,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 159 Simmons Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| 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 159 Simmons Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 73% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 6 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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