1700 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1700 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	10.5 ba · 7,652 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.331 acres (14,400 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill	$10,040 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`145M G 016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`145M G 016`
Alternative APN	`0000071235`

Interior

Full Baths	10.5 Baths
Half Baths	7 Half Baths
Units	11 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	7,652 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	14,400 sqft (0.331 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000071235
Street Address	1700 READ AVE
City	CHATTANOOGA
State	TN
Zip	37408-1828
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LT 47-48 FORT NEGLEY ADDN PB1 PG26
Legal Subdivision	FORT NEGLEY ADDN
Legal Lot Number	47-48
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	4
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1080
Census Tract	2000

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

1700 Read Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2015.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	21 WERT ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2055
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage RELIANT BANK
Sep 27, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20158
Deed Book / Page	10609 / 475
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2021
Property Address	1700 READ AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408-1828
Document Number	0000000094
Book / Page	12645 / 748
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 26
Instrument Date	Sep 2, 2021
Instrument	2021091000094
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,532.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	21 WERT ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2055

Mortgage

Document Number	0012645750
Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	12645/750

Lender

Name	RELIANT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Sep 2, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Property Address	1700 READ AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408-1828
Document Number	1003000099
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2019
Title Company	PROFESSIONAL TITLE, PROFESSIONAL TITLE SERVICE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1009 WESTWOOD AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 374052325, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2325

Mortgage

Document Number	1003000099
Date	Oct 3, 2019
Book Page	011778/000569
Instrument	191003000099

Lender

Name	FIRST US BK
Address	THOMASVILLE, AL 36784

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	84 Months
Due	Oct 2, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1700 Read Ave was $10,040, up 66% from the year before.

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

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	$10,040.00 (+66.03%)	$662,400 (+145.04%)	$1,656,000 (+145.04%) Land $75,000 Building $1,581,000
2024	$6,047.00	$270,320 (-)	$675,800 (-) Land $75,000 Building $600,800
2023	$6,047.00	$270,320 (-)	$675,800 (-) Land $75,000 Building $600,800
2022	$6,047.00	$270,320	$675,800 Land $75,000 Building $600,800

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1700 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (1978–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA	5 of 7
Most Recent Claim	Apr 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 1700 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 Risk	Not 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 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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