3553 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 3553 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 900 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.295 acres (12,856 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$12,500 (Sep 2006)
Tax Bill	$474 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2019 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`128I A 012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`128I A 012`
Alternative APN	`0000052875`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	900 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,856 sqft (0.295 acres)
Lot Dimensions	257 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000052875
Street Address	3553 DODSON AVE
City	CHATTANOOGA
State	TN
Zip	37406-1402
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LT 21 BLK 1 EAST CHATT EAST SECTION PB 3 PG 30
Legal Subdivision	EAST CHATT EAST SECT
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	4
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	12300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park listed 1966 · 859 contributing resources · NRIS 66000274

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

3553 Dodson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3553 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406-1402
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200650
Deed Book / Page	8095 / 915
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Property Address	3553 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406-1402
Document Number	0226000098
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1431 MARIJON DR CHATTANOOGA TN 374213633, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-3633

Mortgage

Document Number	0226000098
Date	Feb 26, 2019
Book Page	011573/000068
Instrument	190226000098

Lender

Name	PINNACLE BK
Type	Bank
Address	CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402

Agreement

Term	180 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3553 Dodson Ave was $474, up 143.1% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Chattanooga City
Unified School District	Hamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$474.00 (+143.08%)	$31,300 (+257.71%)	$125,200 (+257.71%) Land $25,000 Building $100,200
2024	$195.00	$8,750 (-)	$35,000 (-) Land $7,500 Building $27,500
2023	$195.00	$8,750 (-)	$35,000 (-) Land $7,500 Building $27,500
2022	$195.00	$8,750	$35,000 Land $7,500 Building $27,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3553 Dodson Ave 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 August 30, 2026 · 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 23 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	23 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

Wildfire risk around 3553 Dodson Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 System	TENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER private · serves 207,046 people · EPA ID TN0000107
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
EPB Fiber	100,000 / 100,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20