Hamilton County property record for 497 Wayne Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $341 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126O F 005 |
| Primary APN | 126O F 005 |
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| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 497 WAYNE AVE |
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| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37405-3775 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LT 143 VALHAMBROSIA PB 4 PG 17 & 18 REV 119-37 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALHAMBROSIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
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.
497 Wayne Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2014.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 WAYNE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3775 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10133 / 590 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Wayne Ave was $341, down 23.7% from the year before.
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 | $341.00 (-23.71%) | $22,500 (+12.5%) | $90,000 (+12.5%) Land $90,000 |
| 2024 | $447.00 | $20,000 (-) | $80,000 (-) Land $80,000 |
| 2023 | $447.00 | $20,000 (-) | $80,000 (-) Land $80,000 |
| 2022 | $447.00 | $20,000 | $80,000 Land $80,000 |
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 497 Wayne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Wayne 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 217 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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