Hamilton County property record for 555 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 926 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146F K 047 |
| Primary APN | 146F K 047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 926 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,475 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 36.5 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000073685 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 DODSON AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37404-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PT LT 25 STANLEYS SUB OF JENNINGS TRACT PB 1 PG 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANLEYS SUB OF JENN |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
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.
555 Dodson Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2025.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 97, HIXSON, TN 37343-0097 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FOOTHILLS TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025011300178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13811 / 853 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 555 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3211 BLACKHAWK TRL, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412-1215 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000127 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14137/914 |
| Instrument | 2025121500127 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 555 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1513 |
| Document Number | 0000000178 |
| Book / Page | 13811 / 853 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025011300178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ENSIGN TITLE AND ESCROW INC, ENSIGN TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $795.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 97, HIXSON, TN 37343-0097 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0013811856 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 13811/856 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 555 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1513 |
| Document Number | 0000000237 |
| Book / Page | 13803 / 459 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024123100237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FOOTHILLS TITLE SERVICES INC |
| 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 | 4915 SHOREWOOD DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416-3121 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Dodson Ave was $768, up 304.2% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| 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 | $768.00 (+304.21%) | $50,725 (+496.76%) | $202,900 (+496.76%) Land $17,000 Building $185,900 |
| 2024 | $190.00 | $8,500 (-) | $34,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $25,500 |
| 2023 | $190.00 | $8,500 (-) | $34,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $25,500 |
| 2022 | $190.00 | $8,500 | $34,000 Land $8,500 Building $25,500 |
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 555 Dodson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 555 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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