544 Elm St, Baxter, TN 38544 Property Records

Putnam County property record for 544 Elm St, Baxter, TN 38544

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	0.361 acres (15,759 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,332 (2022)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`071056K B 00800`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`071056K B 00800`
Alternative APN	`056K B 00800`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,404 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,404 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Exterior Material	Siding
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,759 sqft (0.361 acres)
Lot Dimensions	153 ft deep x 103 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	544 ELM ST
City	BAXTER
State	TN
Zip	38544-5228
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DISTRICT: 20 P/O LOT 28, COUNTY AREA: K01
Legal Subdivision	ALTDOEFFER ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	LIST
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	1100

Owner

544 Elm St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 275, BAXTER, TN 38544-0275
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Prior Sale	May 12, 1998 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	May 13, 2022
Transfer Doc	0001404269
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Recording Date	May 13, 2022
Property Address	544 ELM ST, BAXTER, TN 38544-5228
Document Number	0001404269
Book / Page	1404 / 269
Instrument Date	May 9, 2022
Instrument	273749
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	626 MAIN ST, BAXTER, TN 38544-5205

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
Municipality	Baxter Town
County	Putnam County
Unified School District	Putnam County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$37,475 Land $3,650 Building $33,825
2023		$37,475 Land $3,650 Building $33,825
2022	$1,332.00
2021			$149,900 Land $14,600 Building $135,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 544 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 544 Elm St 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 80% of the US · lower than 72% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,781 people · EPA ID TN0000040
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Twin Lakes Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20