Lauderdale County property record for 85 Watson Rd, Ripley, TN 38063
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 16.8 acres (732,679 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,737 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049099 01809 |
| Primary APN | 049099 01809 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,432 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 732,679 sqft (16.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 85 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | RIPLEY |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38063-7973 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 02, COUNTY AREA: F10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAUDERDALE TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 50506 |
85 Watson Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Lauderdale County records, as of January 26, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2313 CATON COR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586-7541 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000475756 |
| Deed Book / Page | 475 / 756 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Watson Rd was $1,737.
Source: Lauderdale County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Unified School District | Lauderdale County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,737.00 | $68,400 Land $17,075 Building $51,325 | |
| 2023 | $40,475 Land $17,075 Building $23,400 | ||
| 2021 | $273,600 Land $68,300 Building $205,300 | ||
| 2018 | $960.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2007 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 85 Watson 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | LAUDERDALE CO WATER SYSTEM serves 9,092 people · EPA ID TN0000581 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026–2028) 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Forked Deer Connect Fiber | 2,500 / 1,250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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