Jackson County property record for 281 Smith Ellis Rd, Hilham, TN 38568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 672 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $154 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044047 01800 |
| Primary APN | 044047 01800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 672 sqft |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 SMITH ELLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | HILHAM |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38568-5850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 06, COUNTY AREA: Q01 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
281 Smith Ellis Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of February 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 MONTICELLO CIR, COOKEVILLE, TN 38506-5580 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 16000438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80 / 791 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Smith Ellis Rd was $154.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154.00 | $6,050 Land $3,400 Building $2,650 | |
| 2023 | $6,050 (-) Land $3,400 Building $2,650 | ||
| 2022 | $136.00 | $6,050 Land $3,400 Building $2,650 | |
| 2021 | $24,200 Land $13,600 Building $10,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Smith Ellis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 281 Smith Ellis Rd 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 | JACKSON COUNTY U.D. #1 serves 750 people · EPA ID TN0000252 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OLD GAINESBORO ROAD U.D. |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
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