602 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 602 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 4,062 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.467 acres (20,372 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,600,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,313 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`135D M 020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`135D M 020`
Alternative APN	`0000059413`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,062 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,372 sqft (0.467 acres)
Lot Dimensions	214 ft deep x 94.9 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	500 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000059413
Street Address	602 FOREST AVE
City	CHATTANOOGA
State	TN
Zip	37405-3929
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LT 1 WISE SUB ON FOREST AVE PB4 PG28 REV 89-73
Legal Subdivision	FRAZIER & COLVILLES
Legal Block	J
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	6
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park listed 1966 · 859 contributing resources · NRIS 66000274

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records, as of May 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address	602 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3929
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RELI SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, RELI SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS
Apr 7, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202264
Deed Book / Page	12912 / 514
Last Transfer Date	Apr 14, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000000156
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2026
Property Address	602 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3929
Document Number	0000000156
Book / Page	14279 / 160
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2026
Instrument	2026156
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2026
Title Company	RELI SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, RELI SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	602 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3929

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2022
Property Address	602 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3929
Document Number	0000000064
Book / Page	12912 / 514
Map Reference	MB 89 PG 73
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2022
Instrument	2022040700064
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025
Title Company	RELI SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, RELI SETTLEMENT SLN LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,920.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	602 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3929

Mortgage

Document Number	0012912519
Date	Apr 7, 2022
Instrument	12912/519

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	May 1, 2027
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	4.5%
Index	6-Month LIBOR
Margin	3
Max Rate	7.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Chattanooga City
Unified School District	Hamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,313.00 (-13.95%)	$218,600 (+27.02%)	$874,400 (+27.02%) Land $303,800 Building $570,600
2024	$3,850.00	$172,100 (-)	$688,400 (-) Land $202,500 Building $485,900
2023	$3,850.00 (+5.19%)	$172,100 (+5.18%)	$688,400 (+5.18%) Land $202,500 Building $485,900
2022	$3,660.00	$163,625	$654,500 Land $202,500 Building $452,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1988–2003)
Most Recent Claim	May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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