Hamilton County property record for 5517 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,584 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,305 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 157K S 019.02 |
| Primary APN | 157K S 019.02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 0000121574 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37411-5309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | LT 3 SUNBEST PROPERTIES SUB 40-112 REV 58-168 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNBEST PROPERTIES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
5517 Brainerd Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411-5309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11098 / 161 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000034 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411-5309 |
| Document Number | 0000000034 |
| Book / Page | 13417 / 846 |
| Map Reference | MB 58 PG 168 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023100600034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411-5309 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411-5309 |
| Document Number | 0000000144 |
| Book / Page | 011098 / 000161 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $610.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5517 BRAINERD RD CHATTANOOGA TN 37411, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5517 Brainerd Rd was $1,305, down 20.2% 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 | $1,305.00 (-20.23%) | $86,160 (+17.77%) | $215,400 (+17.77%) Land $128,500 Building $86,900 |
| 2024 | $1,636.00 | $73,160 (-) | $182,900 (-) Land $108,000 Building $74,900 |
| 2023 | $1,636.00 | $73,160 (-) | $182,900 (-) Land $108,000 Building $74,900 |
| 2022 | $1,636.00 | $73,160 | $182,900 Land $108,000 Building $74,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5517 Brainerd Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1978–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1997 · 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 5517 Brainerd Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 439 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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