Cocke County property record for 257 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 10,160 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 015047O E 00500 |
| Primary APN | 015047O E 00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,160 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,160 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 261 sqft |
| Utility Building | 5,080 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37821 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 06, COUNTY AREA: Y01 |
| Jurisdiction | COCKE TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
257 E Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Cocke County records, as of January 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 690 REECE HOLLOW RD, DEL RIO, TN 37727-2346 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 23002273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1619 / 775 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COCKE TN |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 257 E MAIN ST, NEWPORT, TN 37821 |
| Document Number | 0016190775 |
| Book / Page | 1619 / 775 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23002273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $499.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1469 NOTTINGHAM DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-7123 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 690 REECE HOLLOW RD, DEL RIO, TN 37727-2346 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 E Main St was $1,632, down 17.7% from the year before.
Source: Cocke County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cocke County |
| Municipality | Newport City |
| Elementary School District | Newport City School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Cocke County School District in Newport (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,632.00 (-17.7%) | $53,960 (+35.31%) Land $29,040 Building $24,920 | $134,900 Land $72,600 Building $62,300 |
| 2024 | $1,983.00 | $39,880 (-) Land $21,760 Building $18,120 | |
| 2023 | $1,983.00 (-0.1%) | $39,880 (-) Land $21,760 Building $18,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,985.00 | $39,880 Land $21,760 Building $18,120 | $99,700 Land $54,400 Building $45,300 |
| 2020 | $99,700 Land $54,400 Building $45,300 |
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 257 E Main St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2016–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 257 E Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD serves 34,925 people · EPA ID TN0000500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Newport Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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