Putnam County property record for 261 Empire Ave, Baxter, TN 38544
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $326 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071056 14613 |
| Primary APN | 071056 14613 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Utility Building | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38544-4457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 20, COUNTY AREA: N01 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
261 Empire Ave, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Putnam County records, as of January 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 EMPIRE AVE, BAXTER, TN 38544-4457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 329 / 577 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000155340 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Empire Ave was $326.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of January 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326.00 | $12,250 Land $2,425 Building $9,825 | |
| 2023 | $12,250 Land $2,425 Building $9,825 | ||
| 2022 | $303.00 | ||
| 2021 | $49,000 Land $9,700 Building $39,300 |
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 261 Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 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 261 Empire Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,781 people · EPA ID TN0000040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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