Polk County property record for 248 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 9.22 acres (402,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070036 03336 |
| Primary APN | 070036 03336 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 402,059 sqft (9.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Pool Area | 1,152 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 248 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 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 950204 |
248 George Bates Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 133, BENTON, TN 37307-0133 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REGIONS BANK |
| May 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REGIONS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 00WD262367 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Property Address | 248 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663 |
| Document Number | 0TD570/478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | TD570/478 |
| Instrument | 23000041 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Property Address | 248 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4663 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000986 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | TD524/275 |
| Instrument | 20000986 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 George Bates Rd was $1,335.
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 | $1,335.00 | $79,000 (-) Land $13,200 Building $65,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,335.00 | $79,000 (-) Land $13,200 Building $65,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,335.00 (+1.75%) | $79,000 (+51.27%) Land $13,200 Building $65,800 | $316,000 (+51.27%) Land $52,800 Building $263,200 |
| 2022 | $1,312.00 | $52,225 Land $13,200 Building $39,025 | $208,900 Land $52,800 Building $156,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 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 248 George Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · above 77% 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 | 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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