McMinn County property record for 257 Co Rd 705, Athens, TN 37303
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,491 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 65.7 acres (2,864,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,720 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054064 13800 |
| Primary APN | 054064 13800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,491 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,635 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 856 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 779 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,864,506 sqft (65.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 396 sqft |
| Patio Area | 688 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 800 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,880 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 064 13800 00005064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 COUNTY ROAD 705 |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37303-6018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 05 05 071 071 00701 000, COUNTY AREA: D01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM D MCKENZIE |
| Jurisdiction | MCMINN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
257 Co Rd 705, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: McMinn County records, as of February 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 COUNTY ROAD 705, ATHENS, TN 37303-6018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 000021D163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19O / 475 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 152573 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Co Rd 705 was $902 with an additional exemption.
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 | $902.00 Additional exemption filed | $83,375 (-) Land $16,075 Building $67,300 | |
| 2024 | $902.00 Additional exemption filed | $83,375 (-) Land $16,075 Building $67,300 | |
| 2023 | $902.00 (-17.4%) Additional exemption filed | $83,375 (+18.14%) Land $16,075 Building $67,300 | $453,600 (+60.68%) Land $184,400 Building $269,200 |
| 2022 | $1,092.00 | $70,575 Land $13,750 Building $56,825 | $282,300 Land $55,000 Building $227,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Co Rd 705 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 257 Co Rd 705 is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 72% 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 8 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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