Meigs County property record for 342 Sims Rd, Decatur, TN 37322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.87 acres (125,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $414 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061039 00800 |
| Primary APN | 061039 00800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,924 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 125,017 sqft (2.87 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 381 sqft |
| Patio Area | 748 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 342 SIMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DECATUR |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37322-4840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FAR |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 03 PT SECS 29 & 32 TWP 1S R2, COUNTY AREA: C01 |
| Jurisdiction | MEIGS TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1119 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
342 Sims Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Meigs County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 342 SIMS RD, DECATUR, TN 37322-4840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | N4 / 297 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003000788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 342 Sims Rd was $414.
Source: Meigs County assessment roll, as of January 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Meigs County |
| Unified School District | Meigs County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $414.00 | $24,525 (-) Land $5,225 Building $19,300 | |
| 2024 | $414.00 | $24,525 (-) Land $5,225 Building $19,300 | |
| 2023 | $414.00 | $24,525 (-) Land $5,225 Building $19,300 | |
| 2022 | $414.00 | $24,525 Land $5,225 Building $19,300 | $98,100 (-) Land $20,900 Building $77,200 |
| 2021 | $98,100 Land $20,900 Building $77,200 |
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 342 Sims Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · 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 | 2 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 risk around 342 Sims 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 | ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD serves 26,424 people · EPA ID TN0000024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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