Hamilton County property record for 550 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.431 acres (18,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $599 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146F L 003 |
| Primary APN | 146F L 003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,810 sqft (0.431 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000073699 |
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| Street Address | 550 DODSON AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37404-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | PT LT 2 STANLEYS SUB OF JENNINGS 20 AC TRACT PB1 PG26 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANLEYS SUB OF JENN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Glenwood Historic District listed 1989 · 165 contributing resources · NRIS 89000861 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
550 Dodson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE GUARANTY, TITLE GUARANTY & TRUST CO |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE GUARANTY AND TRUST COMPANY/CHATTANOOGA |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12997 / 802 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000283 |
| Book / Page | 12997 / 802 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022061700283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE INC, REALTY T&E SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $943.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0129970805 |
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| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12997-0805 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000108 |
| Book / Page | 12801 / 719 |
| Map Reference | MB 1P G 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010700108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | TITLE GUARANTY, TITLE GUARANTY & TRUST CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $296.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 16915, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416-0915 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0831000123 |
| Book / Page | 011441 / 000495 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180831000123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE GUARANTY AND TRUST COMPANY/CHATTANOOGA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 694 SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 373770694, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 37377-0694 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 550 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000161 |
| Book / Page | 011313 / 000718 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 184 WOODCLIFF CIR SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 373773147, SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 37377-3147 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 550 Dodson Ave was $599, up 30.8% 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 | $599.00 (+30.79%) | $39,525 (+93.04%) | $158,100 (+93.04%) Land $28,000 Building $130,100 |
| 2024 | $458.00 | $20,475 (-) | $81,900 (-) Land $14,000 Building $67,900 |
| 2023 | $458.00 | $20,475 (-) | $81,900 (-) Land $14,000 Building $67,900 |
| 2022 | $458.00 | $20,475 | $81,900 Land $14,000 Building $67,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 550 Dodson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2026
| 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 risk around 550 Dodson Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| EPB Fiber | 100,000 / 100,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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