685 First Ave S, Baxter, TN 38544 Property Records

Putnam County property record for 685 First Ave S, Baxter, TN 38544

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	12,892 sqft · built 2024
Lot Size	1.11 acres (48,352 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$2,220,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,369 (2022)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`071063 04404`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`071063 04404`
Alternative APN	`063 04404`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	12,892 sqft Total Area
Flooring	Concrete/Cement
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2024
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Shed Roof
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	48,352 sqft (1.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	227 ft deep x 188 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Canopy	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Package A/C
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	685 FIRST AVE S
City	BAXTER
State	TN
Zip	38544-5144
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	DISTRICT: 20, COUNTY AREA: N01
Legal Subdivision	BAXTER JUNCTION PHASE III
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Township / Civil Division	8
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4039
Census Tract	1100

Owner

Source: Putnam County records, as of January 23, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 5, ARTESIA, NM 88211-0005
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 14, 2024	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK
Nov 6, 2023	Lease, Transfer
Sep 14, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SOUTHEAST BANK
Sep 13, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	296044
Deed Book / Page	1529 / 21
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2024: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2024
Property Address	685 FIRST AVE S, BAXTER, TN 38544-5144
Document Number	0000152921
Book / Page	1529 / 21
Map Reference	CAB F SL 68A
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2024
Instrument	296044
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$8,214.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 5, ARTESIA, NM 88211-0005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000296045
Date	Mar 14, 2024
Instrument	296045

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Mar 13, 2029

November 2023: Lease, Transfer

Document Type	Lease
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2023
Property Address	685 FIRST AVE S, BAXTER, TN 38544-5144
Document Number	0001508443
Book / Page	1508 / 443
Map Reference	CAB F SL 68A
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2023
Instrument	292232
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	325 ERIN DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-6202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 MISSION RDG, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072-2171
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2023
Property Address	685 FIRST AVE S, BAXTER, TN 38544-5144
Document Number	0001499448
Book / Page	1499 / 448
Map Reference	CAB F SL 68A
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2023
Instrument	290582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,110.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	325 ERIN DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-6202
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000290583
Date	Sep 14, 2023
Instrument	290583

Lender

Name	SOUTHEAST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PUTNAM TN
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2021
Property Address	685 FIRST AVE S, BAXTER, TN 38544-5144
Document Number	0001338131
Book / Page	1338 / 131
Map Reference	CAB F SL 68A
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2021
Instrument	262736
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust
Address	511 UNION ST STE 2700, 2700, NASHVILLE, TN 37219-1791
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
Municipality	Baxter Town
County	Putnam County
Unified School District	Putnam County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$479,480 (+619.94%) Land $66,600 Building $412,880
2023		$66,600 (-) Land $66,600
2022	$2,369.00	$66,600 Land $66,600	$166,500 (-86.11%) Land $166,500
2021			$1,198,700 Land $166,500 Building $1,032,200

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 February 14, 2025

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

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	0.01% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,781 people · EPA ID TN0000040
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Twin Lakes Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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