259 Cherokee Dr, Newport, TN 37821 Property Records

Cocke County property record for 259 Cherokee Dr, Newport, TN 37821

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 ba · 2,795 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.269 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$450,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,187 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`015056C A 01400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`015056C A 01400`
Alternative APN	`056C A 01400`

Interior

Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,795 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,543 sqft
Upper Floors Area	221 sqft
Attic Area	782 sqft
Basement Area	1,656 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,656 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.269 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 204 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	700 sqft
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	87 sqft
Patio Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Package A/C
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	259 CHEROKEE DR
City	NEWPORT
State	TN
Zip	37821-3737
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DISTRICT: 06, COUNTY AREA: Y01
Legal Subdivision	TENASSEE HGTS.
Legal Lot Number	26,30 30
Jurisdiction	COCKE TN
Township / Civil Division	7
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	920600

Owner

259 Cherokee Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.

Source: Cocke County records, as of January 30, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	259 CHEROKEE DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-3737
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer COLONIAL TITLE GROUP INC
Mar 10, 2022	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, BAY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Jan 19, 2022	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	24005331
Deed Book / Page	1659 / 622
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COCKE TN
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2022
Property Address	259 CHEROKEE DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-3737
Document Number	0016060407
Book / Page	1606 / 407
Map Reference	CAB A SL 66
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2022
Instrument	22005539
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2022
Title Company	COLONIAL TITLE GROUP INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,291.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	259 CHEROKEE DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-3737

March 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COCKE TN
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	259 CHEROKEE DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-3737
Document Number	0015850495
Book / Page	1585 / 495
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 117
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2022
Instrument	22001325
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2022
Title Company	USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, BAY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$665.61
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, 4425, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	504 MOUNTAIN VISTA TRL, DANDRIDGE, TN 37725-1007

January 2022: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	COCKE TN
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2022
Property Address	259 CHEROKEE DR, NEWPORT, TN 37821-3737
Document Number	0015800854
Book / Page	1580 / 854
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 117
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2021
Instrument	22000315
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$652.65
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 FOUNTAIN PLZ # 7TH, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1420

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Cherokee Dr was $3,187, up 16.5% from the year before.

Source: Cocke County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,187.00 (+16.48%)	$105,400 (+91.55%) Land $8,475 Building $96,925	$421,600 Land $33,900 Building $387,700
2024	$2,736.00	$55,025 (-) Land $2,300 Building $52,725
2023	$2,736.00	$55,025 (-) Land $2,300 Building $52,725
2022		$55,025 Land $2,300 Building $52,725	$220,100 Land $9,200 Building $210,900
2020			$220,100 Land $9,200 Building $210,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 259 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 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	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

Wildfire risk around 259 Cherokee Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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