8597 Chaffin Rd, Baxter, TN 38544 Property Records

Putnam County property record for 8597 Chaffin Rd, Baxter, TN 38544

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$91,000 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill$1,277 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2023 Line of Credit
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN071062 01000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN071062 01000
Alternative APN
  • 062 01000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,220 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,620 sqft
Basement Area1,620 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,620 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Patio Area325 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area240 sqft
Utility Building120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8597 CHAFFIN RD
CityBAXTER
StateTN
Zip38544-4327
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDISTRICT: 17, COUNTY AREA: N01
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Township / Civil Division8
Census Block Group4
Census Block4029
Census Tract1100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST BANK
Apr 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRSTBANK
Dec 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
FIRSTBANK
Feb 25, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
PUTNAM 1ST MERCANTILE BK
Mar 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PUTNAM 1ST MERCANTILE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 19, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000071682
Deed Book / Page716 / 82
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Property Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026
Title CompanyINVESTORS TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327

Mortgage

Document Number0000135629
DateNov 15, 2021
Book Page1356/29
Instrument265742
Lender
NameFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37201
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term62 Months
DueJan 8, 2027

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Property Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327

Mortgage

Document Number0001473196
DateApr 28, 2023
Book Page1473/196
Instrument286065
Lender
NameFIRSTBANK
TypeBank
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueApr 24, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
Document NumberRB1264560
Book / Page001264 / 000560
Instrument DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument250684
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8597 CHAFFIN RD BAXTER TN 385444327, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327

Mortgage

Document NumberRB1264560
DateDec 30, 2020
Book Page001264/000560
Instrument250684
Lender
NameFIRSTBANK
TypeBank
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 29, 2021
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Property Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
Document NumberRB1107655
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8597 CHAFTIN RD BAXTER TN 38544, BAXTER, TN 38544

Mortgage

Document NumberRB1107655
DateMar 6, 2019
Book Page001107/000655
Instrument223581
Lender
NamePUTNAM 1ST MERCANTILE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueMar 5, 2021

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPUTNAM TN
Property Address8597 CHAFFIN RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327
Document NumberRB1047615
Instrument DateMar 9, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8597 CHAFFIN RD BAXTER TN 385444327, BAXTER, TN 38544-4327

Mortgage

Document NumberRB1047615
DateMar 23, 2018
Book Page001047/000615
Instrument211802
Lender
NamePUTNAM 1ST MERCANTILE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyPutnam County
Unified School DistrictPutnam County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,277.00 (+7.58%)$48,025 (-) Land $1,500 Building $46,525
2023$48,025 Land $1,500 Building $46,525
2022$1,187.00
2021$192,100 Land $6,000 Building $186,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 7,781 people · EPA ID TN0000040
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Twin Lakes
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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