501 Sunset Dr, Athens, TN 37303 Property Records

McMinn County property record for 501 Sunset Dr, Athens, TN 37303

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$54,500 (Feb 1998)
Tax Bill	$707 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`054057P A 05000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`054057P A 05000`
Alternative APNs	`057P A 05000 00003057P` `057P A 05000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	988 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	988 sqft
Basement Area	912 sqft
Finished Basement	912 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Paneling

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Exterior Material	Siding
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	264 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	057P A 05000 00003057P
Street Address	501 SUNSET DR
City	ATHENS
State	TN
Zip	37303-4344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DISTRICT: 03 03 063C B 063C 02200 000, COUNTY AREA: D01
Legal Subdivision	MORNINGSIDE REPLAT 16
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	2 3
Jurisdiction	MCMINN TN
Township / Civil Division	3
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	970401

Owner

501 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1998.

Source: McMinn County records, as of February 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	501 SUNSET DR, ATHENS, TN 37303-4344
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 2, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 2, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	000014I449
Deed Book / Page	14I / 449
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MCMINN TN
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2026
Property Address	501 SUNSET DR, ATHENS, TN 37303-4344
Document Number	0000277769
Book / Page	13 / 1426
Instrument Date	Sep 3, 2026
Instrument	2026277769
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	139 COUNTY ROAD 249, ATHENS, TN 37303-6905

Mortgage

Document Number	0000277769,
Date	Sep 4, 2026
Book Page	13/1426
Instrument	2026277769

Lender

Name	ORNL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Sunset Dr was $707.

Source: McMinn County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
Municipality	Athens City
County	McMinn County
Elementary School District	Athens City Schools (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	McMinn County School District in Athens (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$707.00	$33,825 (-) Land $3,250 Building $30,575
2024	$707.00	$33,825 (-) Land $3,250 Building $30,575
2023	$707.00 (+5.84%)	$33,825 (+46.75%) Land $3,250 Building $30,575	$135,300 (+46.75%) Land $13,000 Building $122,300
2022	$668.00	$23,050 Land $4,175 Building $18,875	$92,200 Land $16,700 Building $75,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1994–2003)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 5
Most Recent Claim	May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2003 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 501 Sunset Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · above 61% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD serves 26,424 people · EPA ID TN0000024
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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