1607 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1607 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 3,085 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,858 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$300,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$2,003 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN145LD E 007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN145LD E 007
Alternative APN
  • 0000071093

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,085 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,858 sqft (0.134 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 44 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number0000071093
Old Parcel Number145LDE 007
Street Address1607 READ AVE
CityCHATTANOOGA
StateTN
Zip37408-1221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionLTS 81 82 FORT NEGLEY ADDN PG1 PG26
Legal SubdivisionFORT NEGLEY ADDN
Legal Lot Number81,82
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division4
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract2000

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
listed 1966 · 859 contributing resources · NRIS 66000274

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

Owner

1607 Read Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2018.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 2, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address16000 VENTURA BLVD, 600, ENCINO, CA 91436-2753
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201881
Deed Book / Page11520 / 755
Prior Transfer DateMar 26, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0050570755
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON TN
Recording DateDec 12, 2018
Property Address1607 READ AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408-1221
Document Number1212000081
Book / Page011520 / 000755
Instrument DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument181212000081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2018
Title CompanyCENTURY TITLE COMPANY, CENTURY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,110.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address16000 VENTURA BLVD #600 ENCINO CA 914362753, 600, ENCINO, CA 91436-2753

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1607 Read Ave was $2,003.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026

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$2,003.00$132,175$528,700 Land $100,000 Building $428,700
2023$1,718.00$76,825 (-)$307,300 (-) Land $50,000 Building $257,300
2022$1,718.00$76,825$307,300 Land $50,000 Building $257,300

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 1607 Read Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 7
Most Recent ClaimApr 2000 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 1607 Read Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
EPB
Fiber
100,000 / 100,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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