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538 First Ave N, Baxter, TN 38544 Property Records

Putnam County property record for 538 First Ave N, Baxter, TN 38544

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 3,041 sqft · built 2024
Lot Size0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$168 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Dec 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN071056 11903

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN071056 11903
Alternative APN
  • 056 11903

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,041 sqft Living Area
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2024
Exterior MaterialSiding
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)
Lot Dimensions202 ft deep x 198 ft wide
Garage TypeFinished
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 FIRST AVE N
CityBAXTER
StateTN
Zip38544-4410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDISTRICT: 20, COUNTY AREA: N01
Legal SubdivisionMONTGOMERY DIV
Legal Lot Number3 198
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract1100

Owner

Source: Putnam County records, as of January 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address7938 NASHVILLE HWY, BAXTER, TN 38544-3810
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 21, 2018Tax Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0RB1209335
Deed Book / PageRB1209 / 335
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Recording DateJun 24, 2020
Property Address538 FIRST AVE N, BAXTER, TN 38544-4410
Document NumberRB1209335
Book / Page001209 / 000335
Instrument DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument241665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$74.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address7938 NASHVILLE HWY BAXTER TN 385443810, BAXTER, TN 38544-3810

December 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Recording DateDec 21, 2018
Property Address538 FIRST AVE N, BAXTER, TN 38544-4410
Document NumberRB1096215
Book / Page001096 / 000215
Instrument DateNov 15, 2018
Instrument221274
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$13.88
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address10690 NASHVILLE HWY BAXTER TN 385444006, BAXTER, TN 38544-4006

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
MunicipalityBaxter Town
CountyPutnam County
Unified School DistrictPutnam County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$78,000 (+1,542.11%) Land $4,750 Building $73,250
2023$4,750 Land $4,750
2022$168.00
2021$312,000 Land $19,000 Building $293,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemDOUBLE SPRINGS U.D.
serves 6,698 people · EPA ID TN0000192
Water SourcePurchased surface water from COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Twin Lakes
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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