Hamilton County property record for 556 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146F L 006 |
| Primary APN | 146F L 006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000073702 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 DODSON AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37404-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LT 4 STANLEY OF JENNINGS TR PB 1 PG 26 REV PB 128 PG 141 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANLEYS SUB OF JENN |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
556 Dodson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1987.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DAS ACQUISITION |
| May 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003612362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 14116/784 |
| Instrument | 2025112400178 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANDLER, AZ 85225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHATTANOOGA TITLE-DOWNTOWN LLC, CHATTANOOGA TTL DOWNTOWN LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 13367/643 |
| Instrument | 2023080800211 |
| Name | DAS ACQUISITION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 556 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0715000256 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 DODSON AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 374041512, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1512 |
| Document Number | 0715000256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 012074/000633 |
| Instrument | 200715000256 |
| Name | ARVEST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LOWELL, AR 72745 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Dodson Ave was $531, up 61.9% 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 | $531.00 (+61.89%) | $35,050 (+138.44%) | $140,200 (+138.44%) Land $25,000 Building $115,200 |
| 2024 | $328.00 | $14,700 (-) | $58,800 (-) Land $12,500 Building $46,300 |
| 2023 | $328.00 (-0.91%) | $14,700 (-0.68%) | $58,800 (-0.68%) Land $12,500 Building $46,300 |
| 2022 | $331.00 | $14,800 | $59,200 Land $10,000 Building $49,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 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 556 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 235 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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