Sullivan County property record for 497 Rooty Branch Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 15.1 acres (658,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 082055 13300 |
| Primary APN | 082055 13300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 658,192 sqft (15.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 410 sqft |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Patio Area | 598 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 497 ROOTY BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRISTOL |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37620-7771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 01, COUNTY AREA: A20 |
| Jurisdiction | SULLIVAN TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 43100 |
497 Rooty Branch Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1998.
Source: Sullivan County records, as of January 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 ROOTY BRANCH RD, BRISTOL, TN 37620-7771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000421387 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SULLIVAN TN |
| Property Address | 497 ROOTY BRANCH RD, BRISTOL, TN 37620-7771 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 32991544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3299/1544 |
| Instrument | 18014376 |
| Name | FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 3, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Rooty Branch Rd was $1,046 with an additional exemption.
Source: Sullivan County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Unified School District | Sullivan County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,046.00 Additional exemption filed | $64,850 Land $7,650 Building $57,200 | $356,500 Land $127,700 Building $228,800 |
| 2023 | $35,675 (-) Land $6,375 Building $29,300 | ||
| 2022 | $858.00 | $35,675 Land $6,375 Building $29,300 | |
| 2021 | $193,300 Land $76,100 Building $117,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Rooty Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1994–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 497 Rooty Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 65% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Bristol Tennessee Essential Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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