Hamilton County property record for 1706 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,180 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145M G 014 |
| Primary APN | 145M G 014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000071233 |
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| Street Address | 1706 READ AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37408-1821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 50 FORT NEGLEY ADDN PB1 PG26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT NEGLEY ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 1706 Read Ave bought it in September 2009.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 680, SIGNAL MTN, TN 37377-0680 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009091800156 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9020 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1706 Read Ave was $1,180, up 19.7% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Chattanooga City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,180.00 (+19.68%) | $77,900 (+76.64%) | $311,600 (+76.64%) Land $100,000 Building $211,600 |
| 2024 | $986.00 | $44,100 (-) | $176,400 (-) Land $50,000 Building $126,400 |
| 2023 | $986.00 | $44,100 (-) | $176,400 (-) Land $50,000 Building $126,400 |
| 2022 | $986.00 | $44,100 | $176,400 Land $50,000 Building $126,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1706 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.
The area around 1706 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 |
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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 | 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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
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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