Putnam County property record for 740 Highland Ave, Baxter, TN 38544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $989 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071056 14607 |
| Primary APN | 071056 14607 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,334 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 740 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38544-4451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 20, COUNTY AREA: N01 |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
740 Highland Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 1979.
Source: Putnam County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9848 OLD BAXTER RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4310 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1979 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1979 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000222171 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Highland Ave was $989.
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 | $989.00 | $37,175 Land $5,750 Building $31,425 | |
| 2023 | $37,175 Land $5,750 Building $31,425 | ||
| 2022 | $919.00 | ||
| 2021 | $148,700 Land $23,000 Building $125,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 740 Highland Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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