Hamilton County property record for 438 Barton Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 ba · 2,404 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.645 acres (28,135 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Apr 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136H H 016 |
| Primary APN | 136H H 016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,404 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,135 sqft (0.645 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 134 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000062101 |
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| Street Address | 438 BARTON AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37405-4208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LT 5 NORMAL PARK CORRECTED PB4 PG41 REV 83-197 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAL PARK CORRECTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| 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.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LIVEOAK BANKING COMPANY |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SYNOVUS BANK |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12410 / 972 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000237 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0000000237 |
| Book / Page | 14211 / 10 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 197 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026022700237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | JONES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0000000205 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 13901/809 |
| Instrument | 2025042400205 |
| Name | LIVEOAK BANKING COMPANY |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0000000062 |
| Book / Page | 12410 / 972 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 97 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021032300062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0012410975 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 12410/975 |
| Name | SYNOVUS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0000000244 |
| Book / Page | 12396 / 605 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 197 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021031200244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 BARTON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-4208 |
| Document Number | 0815000090 |
| Book / Page | 011426 / 000974 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180815000090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $928.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 105 SHEFFIELD CT COOKEVILLE TN 385065545, COOKEVILLE, TN 38506-5545 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026
| 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 | $2,191.00 (+7.14%) | $144,600 (+58.16%) | $578,400 (+58.16%) Land $281,300 Building $297,100 |
| 2024 | $2,045.00 | $91,425 (-) | $365,700 (-) Land $150,000 Building $215,700 |
| 2023 | $2,045.00 | $91,425 (-) | $365,700 (-) Land $150,000 Building $215,700 |
| 2022 | $2,045.00 | $91,425 | $365,700 Land $150,000 Building $215,700 |
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.
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 Record median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 |
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.
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 |
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| 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TENNESSEE AMERICAN WATER private · serves 207,046 people · EPA ID TN0000107 |
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| 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 227 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 DSL | 100 / 20 |
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