Meigs County property record for 237 Sims Rd, Decatur, TN 37322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $570 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061039 00801 |
| Primary APN | 061039 00801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 237 SIMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37322-4841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FAR |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 03, COUNTY AREA: C01 |
| Legal Subdivision | OFF A.G. STANDRIDGE PROP |
| Jurisdiction | MEIGS TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1109 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
237 Sims Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1981.
Source: Meigs County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 SIMS RD, DECATUR, TN 37322-4841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1981 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 00000Z2709 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Sims Rd was $570.
Source: Meigs County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Meigs County |
| Unified School District | Meigs County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570.00 | $33,775 (-) Land $6,725 Building $27,050 | |
| 2024 | $570.00 | $33,775 (-) Land $6,725 Building $27,050 | |
| 2023 | $570.00 | $33,775 (-) Land $6,725 Building $27,050 | |
| 2022 | $570.00 | $33,775 Land $6,725 Building $27,050 | $135,100 (-) Land $26,900 Building $108,200 |
| 2021 | $135,100 Land $26,900 Building $108,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Sims Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 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 | 2 in force |
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 237 Sims Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 84% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD serves 26,424 people · EPA ID TN0000024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 | None 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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