Polk County property record for 299 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.08 acres (91,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070036 03332 |
| Primary APN | 070036 03332 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 891 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 891 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 91,040 sqft (2.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 299 GEORGE BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37307-4661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01, COUNTY AREA: D01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 950204 |
299 George Bates Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 321, BENTON, TN 37307-0321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0WD346/124 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 299 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0WD346/124 |
| Book / Page | WD346 / 124 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23000302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 321, BENTON, TN 37307-0321 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 299 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4661 |
| Document Number | 0000002916 |
| Book / Page | 000326 / 000399 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 174 CLAIRE ST BENTON TN 373073026, BENTON, TN 37307-3026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 299 George Bates Rd was $1,302.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,302.00 | $77,050 (-) Land $6,250 Building $70,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,302.00 | $77,050 (-) Land $6,250 Building $70,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,302.00 (+9.97%) | $77,050 (+63.41%) Land $6,250 Building $70,800 | $308,200 (+63.41%) Land $25,000 Building $283,200 |
| 2022 | $1,184.00 | $47,150 Land $6,250 Building $40,900 | $188,600 Land $25,000 Building $163,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 299 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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 risk around 299 George Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 79% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | BENTON WATER SYSTEM serves 2,580 people · EPA ID TN0000048 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 | 1 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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