Carter County property record for 178 Ruby Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 116 acres (5,063,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $429 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010049L A 03500 |
| Primary APN | 010049L A 03500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,063,850 sqft (116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 77 sqft |
| Patio Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 RUBY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELIZABETHTON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37643-7263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 14 PT LOTS 101-103, COUNTY AREA: V02 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 99 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 70600 |
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 RUBY AVE, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-7263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000494537 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter County |
| Unified School District | Carter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429.00 (+7.79%) | $19,675 (+0.25%) Land $5,650 Building $14,025 | |
| 2023 | $19,625 (-) Land $5,650 Building $13,975 | ||
| 2022 | $398.00 | $19,625 Land $5,650 Building $13,975 | $78,500 (-0.25%) Land $22,600 Building $55,900 |
| 2021 | $78,700 Land $22,600 Building $56,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 49% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTH ELIZABETHTON U.D. serves 6,244 people · EPA ID TN0000646 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WATAUGA RIVER REG WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | ELIZABETHTON WATER DEPT |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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