1697 Walker Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1697 Walker Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$521 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`146C M 034`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`146C M 034`
Alternative APN	`0000072606`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,024 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 48 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000072606
Street Address	1697 WALKER AVE
City	CHATTANOOGA
State	TN
Zip	37404-1332
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LOT 12 LOWES ADDN PB3 PG47
Legal Subdivision	LOWES ADDN
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	4
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	400

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

1697 Walker Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2007.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 3007, KNOXVILLE, TN 37927-3007
Owner Type	Individual

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 Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 9, 2007
Deed Sale	Jul 9, 2007
Deed Document Number	2007070900245
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Property Address	1697 WALKER ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1332
Document Number	0000000137
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5205 FOUNTAIN GATE RD KNOXVILLE TN 379189268, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918-9268

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000137
Date	Mar 26, 2018
Book Page	011302/000070
Instrument	137

Lender

Name	SMARTBANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Mar 25, 2023

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1697 Walker Ave was $521, down 1.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Chattanooga City
Unified School District	Hamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$521.00 (-1.51%)	$34,400 (+45.45%)	$137,600 (+45.45%) Land $20,000 Building $117,600
2024	$529.00	$23,650 (-)	$94,600 (-) Land $10,000 Building $84,600
2023	$529.00	$23,650 (-)	$94,600 (-) Land $10,000 Building $84,600
2022	$529.00	$23,650	$94,600 Land $10,000 Building $84,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1697 Walker Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 23 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	23 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 1697 Walker Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 System	TENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER private · serves 207,046 people · EPA ID TN0000107
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
EPB Fiber	100,000 / 100,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20