Polk County property record for 421 George Bates Rd, Benton, TN 37307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-007.01 |
| Primary APN | 036-007.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37307-4655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BATES RD |
| Legal Subdivision | SUGARLOAF SUB |
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 950204 |
421 George Bates Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4 / 1637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4655 |
| Document Number | 00004/1637 |
| Book / Page | 4 / 1637 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26000300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE INC, REALTY T&E SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,202.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4655 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0026000301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26000301 |
| Name | COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK TN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4655 |
| Document Number | 0WD333/371 |
| Book / Page | WD333 / 371 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21002631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | EQUI TITLE INC, EQUITITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $851.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 GEORGE BATES RD, BENTON, TN 37307-4655 |
| Document Number | 0021002632 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21002632 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 George Bates Rd was $722.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of December 3, 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 | $722.00 | $42,725 (-) Land $4,425 Building $38,300 | $170,900 Land $17,700 Building $153,200 |
| 2024 | $722.00 | $42,725 (-) Land $4,425 Building $38,300 | |
| 2023 | $722.00 (+7.28%) | $42,725 (+59.57%) Land $4,425 Building $38,300 | $170,900 (+59.57%) Land $17,700 Building $153,200 |
| 2022 | $673.00 | $26,775 Land $4,425 Building $22,350 | $107,100 Land $17,700 Building $89,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 421 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 421 George Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 75% 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 32 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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