Smith County property record for 217 College Ave E, Carthage, TN 37030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,664 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,416,620 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale Jul 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054A-L-015.00 |
| Primary APN | 054A-L-015.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,104 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CARTHAGE |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37030-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 83.5 X 100 BOUNDARY DEED |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 975100 |
217 College Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Smith County records, as of April 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1671 GOLF LN, LIVINGSTON, TN 38570-2112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOVARE NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES, NOVARE NAT'L SETTLEMENT SVC |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LEVI L & DOLORES HUGHES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221775 |
| Deed Book / Page | 428 / 62 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-1403 |
| Document Number | 348660 |
| Book / Page | 000348 / 000660 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOVARE NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES, NOVARE NAT'L SETTLEMENT SVC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $388.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 VANTREASE RD BRUSH CREEK TN 385472028, BRUSH CREEK, TN 38547-2028 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-1403 |
| Document Number | 340722 |
| Book / Page | 000340 / 000722 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1928 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $397.73 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E CARTHAGE TN 370301403, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-1403 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-1403 |
| Document Number | 323389 |
| Book / Page | 000323 / 000389 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | SOUTHERN LAND TITLE AND ESCROW, SOUTHERN LAND TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $517.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 COLLEGE AVE E CARTHAGE TN 370301403, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-1403 |
| Document Number | 323391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000323/000391 |
| Instrument | 2042 |
| Name | LEVI L & DOLORES HUGHES |
|---|---|
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 College Ave E was $887.
Source: Smith County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Municipality | Carthage Town |
| County | Smith County |
| Unified School District | Smith County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $887.00 | $51,200 Land $5,000 Building $46,200 | $204,800 Land $20,000 Building $184,800 |
| 2023 | $51,200 (+17.57%) Land $5,000 Building $46,200 | ||
| 2022 | $43,550 Land $5,000 Building $38,550 | $204,800 Land $20,000 Building $184,800 | |
| 2019 | $721.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 217 College Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1978–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 College Ave E is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CARTHAGE WATER SYSTEM serves 3,950 people · EPA ID TN0000095 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| DeKalb Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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