Hamilton County property record for 240 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 936 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135E E 020 C001 |
| Primary APN | 135E E 020 C001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 936 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,960 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000119457 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 FOREST AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37405-3971 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LT 1 UNIT 101 WALNUT HILL CONDOMINIUMS 41-154 REV 41-194 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT HILL CONDOS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park listed 1966 · 859 contributing resources · NRIS 66000274 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
240 Forest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 FOREST AVE STE 101, 101, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000147 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000197 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Forest Ave was $1,155, down 15.9% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Chattanooga City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155.00 (-15.94%) | $76,240 (+24.09%) | $190,600 (+24.09%) Land $117,600 Building $73,000 |
| 2024 | $1,374.00 | $61,440 (-) | $153,600 (-) Land $56,500 Building $97,100 |
| 2023 | $1,374.00 | $61,440 (-) | $153,600 (-) Land $56,500 Building $97,100 |
| 2022 | $1,374.00 | $61,440 | $153,600 Land $56,500 Building $97,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 240 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1988.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2026 · 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 | 3 (1988–2003) |
| 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 240 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | TENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER private · serves 207,046 people · EPA ID TN0000107 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| EPB Fiber | 100,000 / 100,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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