Putnam County property record for 5988 Academy Rd, Baxter, TN 38544
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 20.6 acres (899,078 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071085 02901 |
| Primary APN | 071085 02901 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 899,078 sqft (20.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5988 ACADEMY RD |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38544-4518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 16, COUNTY AREA: N01 |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 7 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
The current owner of 5988 Academy Rd acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Putnam County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5988 ACADEMY RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 00RB415535 |
| Deed Book / Page | RB415 / 535 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | RB415535 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM TN |
| Property Address | 5988 ACADEMY RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5988 ACADEMY RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4518 |
| Document Number | 0001621164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1621/164 |
| Instrument | 311651 |
| Name | AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVINGSTON, TN 38570 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5988 Academy Rd was $1,571.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,571.00 | $59,050 (-) Land $40,300 Building $18,750 | |
| 2024 | $1,571.00 | $59,050 (-) Land $40,300 Building $18,750 | |
| 2023 | $59,050 Land $40,300 Building $18,750 | ||
| 2022 | $1,460.00 | ||
| 2021 | $236,200 Land $161,200 Building $75,000 |
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 5988 Academy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 5988 Academy Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | COOKEVILLE BOAT DOCK RD U.D. serves 9,345 people · EPA ID TN0000134 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COOKEVILLE WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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