McMinn County property record for 253 Cook Rd, #138, Athens, TN 37303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (440,827 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $895 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054064 08700 |
| Primary APN | 054064 08700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,164 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 440,827 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 064 08700 00001064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 COOK RD # 138, 138 |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01 01 062 062 01100 000, COUNTY AREA: D01 |
| Jurisdiction | MCMINN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 970401 |
253 Cook Rd, #138 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: McMinn County records, as of February 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 COUNTY ROAD 132, ATHENS, TN 37303-6167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 000023L626 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000016Y679 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Cook Rd, #138 was $895.
Source: McMinn County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McMinn County |
| Unified School District | McMinn County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895.00 | $82,725 (-) Land $13,625 Building $69,100 | |
| 2024 | $895.00 | $82,725 (-) Land $13,625 Building $69,100 | |
| 2023 | $895.00 (-2.51%) | $82,725 (+39.33%) Land $13,625 Building $69,100 | $330,900 (+39.33%) Land $54,500 Building $276,400 |
| 2022 | $918.00 | $59,375 Land $11,300 Building $48,075 | $237,500 Land $45,200 Building $192,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Cook Rd, #138 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 | 1 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 253 Cook Rd, #138 is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 69% 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 | 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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