Polk County property record for 231 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070036 01800 |
| Primary APN | 070036 01800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,801 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,801 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,801 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37307-4661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01, COUNTY AREA: D01 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 950204 |
231 George Bates Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 28, BENTON, TN 37307-0028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Correction Deed EAGLE TITLE |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SIMPLYBANK |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000439 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Property Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0TD584/333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | TD584/333 |
| Instrument | 23002762 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Property Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000001182 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD BENTON TN 373074661, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000001182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000525/000248 |
| Instrument | 1182 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2040 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000000439 |
| Book / Page | 000314 / 000179 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 439 |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | EAGLE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD BENTON TN 373074661, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Property Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000000440 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 28 BENTON TN 373070028, BENTON, TN 37307-0028 |
| Document Number | 0000000440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000508/000362 |
| Instrument | 440 |
| Name | SIMPLYBANK |
|---|---|
| Address | BENTON, TN 37307 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 231 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000002401 |
| Book / Page | 000312 / 000342 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 28 BENTON TN 373070028, BENTON, TN 37307-0028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 George Bates Rd was $964.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $964.00 | $57,075 (-) Land $4,975 Building $52,100 | |
| 2024 | $964.00 | $57,075 (-) Land $4,975 Building $52,100 | |
| 2023 | $964.00 (+8.56%) | $57,075 (+61.46%) Land $4,975 Building $52,100 | $228,300 (+61.46%) Land $19,900 Building $208,400 |
| 2022 | $888.00 | $35,350 Land $4,975 Building $30,375 | $141,400 Land $19,900 Building $121,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 George Bates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 18, 2009 · 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 | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 George Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 63% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BENTON WATER SYSTEM serves 2,580 people · EPA ID TN0000048 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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