Hamilton County property record for 401 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,940 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $487,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,421 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135D Q 009 |
| Primary APN | 135D Q 009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,940 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000059472 |
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| Street Address | 401 FOREST AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37405-3924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK A FRAZIERS & COLVILLES ADDN TO HILL CITY PB4 PG28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRAZIER & COLVILLES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 401 Forest Ave bought it in May 2010.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010052700076 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9174 / 712 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Forest Ave was $2,421, down 23.7% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Chattanooga City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,421.00 (-23.65%) | $159,775 (+12.7%) | $639,100 (+12.7%) Land $281,300 Building $357,800 |
| 2024 | $3,171.00 | $141,775 (-) | $567,100 (-) Land $187,500 Building $379,600 |
| 2023 | $3,171.00 | $141,775 (-) | $567,100 (-) Land $187,500 Building $379,600 |
| 2022 | $3,171.00 | $141,775 | $567,100 Land $187,500 Building $379,600 |
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 401 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1988.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1988–2003) |
| 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 401 Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 140 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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