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265 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307 Property Records

Polk County property record for 265 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size5.51 acres (240,016 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$330,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$159 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2024 Sale
Nov 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN036-017.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN036-017.00
Alternative APNs
  • 0103603601700
  • 070036 01700

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,872 sqft
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area240,016 sqft (5.51 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area624 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area120 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address265 GEORGE BATES RD
CityBENTON
StateTN
Zip37307-4661
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPB: 26 PG: 31
JurisdictionPOLK TN
Township / Civil Division1
Census Block Group2
Census Block2032
Census Tract950204

Owner

265 George Bates Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of March 9, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address218 RIVERS EDGE LN, BENTON, TN 37307-5634
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
CLEVELAND ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE, CLEVELAND ABSTRACT & TTL INS
Nov 13, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CLEVELAND ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE, CLEVELAND ABSTRACT & TTL INS
Feb 27, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 13, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242526
Deed Book / Page360 / 289
Prior Transfer DateNov 7, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0WD360/283
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK TN
Recording DateNov 13, 2024
Property Address265 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661
Document Number0WD360/289
Book / PageWD360 / 289
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 31
Instrument DateNov 7, 2024
Instrument24002526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2026
Title CompanyCLEVELAND ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE, CLEVELAND ABSTRACT & TTL INS

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,221.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address218 RIVERS EDGE LN, BENTON, TN 37307-5634
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK TN
Recording DateNov 13, 2024
Property Address265 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661
Document Number0WD360/283
Book / PageWD360 / 283
Instrument DateNov 7, 2024
Instrument24002524
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2026
Title CompanyCLEVELAND ABSTRACT AND TITLE INSURANCE, CLEVELAND ABSTRACT & TTL INS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK TN
Recording DateFeb 27, 2024
Property Address265 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661
Document Number00WD355/21
Book / PageWD355 / 21
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2024
Instrument24000485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$980.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 225, BENTON, TN 37307-0225

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 George Bates Rd was $159, down 80.2% from the year before.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$159.00 (-80.25%)$9,400 (-80.26%) Land $9,400$37,600 Land $37,600
2024$805.00$47,625 (-) Land $10,275 Building $37,350
2023$805.00 (-3.94%)$47,625 (+42.7%) Land $10,275 Building $37,350$37,600 (-71.84%) Land $37,600
2022$838.00$33,375 Land $10,275 Building $23,100$133,500 Land $41,100 Building $92,400

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 265 George Bates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2003)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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 265 George Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 RiskModerate
above 55% of the US · above 73% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemBENTON WATER SYSTEM
serves 2,580 people · EPA ID TN0000048
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Twin Lakes
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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