Van Buren County property record for 179 Markum Ln, Spencer, TN 38585
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 088048 02609 |
| Primary APN | 088048 02609 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Utility Building | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 179 MARKUM LN |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38585-4211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 03, COUNTY AREA: R04 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 925000 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of January 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 MARKUM LN, SPENCER, TN 38585-4211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000014885 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Unified School District | Van Buren County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616.00 | $25,650 (-) Land $3,275 Building $22,375 | |
| 2024 | $616.00 (+15.57%) | $25,650 (-) Land $3,275 Building $22,375 | |
| 2023 | $533.00 | $25,650 (+15.41%) Land $3,275 Building $22,375 | |
| 2022 | $533.00 | $22,225 Land $3,275 Building $18,950 | $88,900 (-13.35%) Land $13,100 Building $75,800 |
| 2021 | $102,600 Land $13,100 Building $89,500 |
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 April 19, 2010 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 79% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | FALL CREEK FALLS U.D. serves 5,434 people · EPA ID TN0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BTC Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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