Hamilton County property record for 511 Lancaster Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37415
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.44 acres (62,726 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Jan 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $1,397 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117E E 026 |
| Primary APN | 117E E 026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 62,726 sqft (1.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 246 ft deep x 255 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000042164 |
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| Street Address | 511 LANCASTER AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37415-4905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 J A HIXSON TRACT PB 19 PG 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIXSON J A TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
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.
511 Lancaster Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1971.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 LANCASTER AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37415-4905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001996972 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Lancaster Ave was $1,397, up 26.2% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Red Bank City |
| Unified School District | Hamilton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397.00 (+26.2%) | $92,200 (+86.26%) | $368,800 (+86.26%) Land $70,000 Building $298,800 |
| 2024 | $1,107.00 (-44.76%) | $49,500 (-) | $198,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $138,000 |
| 2023 | $2,004.00 (+18.51%) | $49,500 (-) | $198,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $138,000 |
| 2022 | $1,691.00 | $49,500 | $198,000 Land $60,000 Building $138,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1996–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · 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 511 Lancaster Ave is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 67% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | 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 270 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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