Hamilton County property record for 609 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146F K 041 |
| Primary APN | 146F K 041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000073680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 DODSON AVE |
| City | CHATTANOOGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37404-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PT LT 21 STANLEYS SUB OF JENNINGS TRACT PB 2 PG 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANLEYS SUB OF JENN |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
609 Dodson Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2018.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of December 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1351, HIXSON, TN 37343-5351 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SMARTBANK |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHOICE TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 010590 / 000018 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000253 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Property Address | 609 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, CHOICE TITLE COMPANY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 13094/443 |
| Instrument | 2022092000215 |
| Name | SMARTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON TN |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 DODSON AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-1515 |
| Document Number | 0000000253 |
| Book / Page | 011280 / 000280 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHOICE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1351 HIXSON TN 373435351, HIXSON, TN 37343-5351 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Dodson Ave was $187, up 16.9% 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 | $187.00 (+16.88%) | $12,375 (+72.47%) | $49,500 (+72.47%) Land $20,000 Building $29,500 |
| 2024 | $160.00 | $7,175 (-) | $28,700 (-) Land $10,000 Building $18,700 |
| 2023 | $160.00 | $7,175 (-) | $28,700 (-) Land $10,000 Building $18,700 |
| 2022 | $160.00 | $7,175 | $28,700 Land $10,000 Building $18,700 |
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 609 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 609 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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