232 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307 Property Records

Polk County property record for 232 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.459 acres (20,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$50,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$387 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`070036B C 01000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`070036B C 01000`
Alternative APN	`036B C 01000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Exterior Material	Siding
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	20,000 sqft
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	232 GEORGE BATES RD
City	BENTON
State	TN
Zip	37307-4663
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DISTRICT: 01, COUNTY AREA: D01
Legal Subdivision	CROWE HILLS S/D
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	POLK TN
Township / Civil Division	1
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2064
Census Tract	950204

Owner

232 George Bates Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.

Source: Polk County records, as of January 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	232 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 1, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	18002355
Deed Book / Page	WD312 / 295
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK TN
Recording Date	Nov 7, 2018
Property Address	232 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663
Document Number	0WD312/295
Book / Page	WD312 / 295
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2018
Instrument	18002355
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2022
Title Company	CLEVELAND ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$185.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	232 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663

Mortgage

Document Number	0018002356
Date	Nov 7, 2018
Instrument	18002356

Lender

Name	FIRST VOLUNTEER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 232 George Bates Rd was $387.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$387.00	$22,900 (-) Land $2,750 Building $20,150
2024	$387.00	$22,900 (-) Land $2,750 Building $20,150
2023	$387.00 (+21.32%)	$22,900 (+80.31%) Land $2,750 Building $20,150	$91,600 (+80.31%) Land $11,000 Building $80,600
2022	$319.00	$12,700 Land $2,750 Building $9,950	$50,800 Land $11,000 Building $39,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 232 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

Wildfire risk around 232 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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