917 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 917 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4.5 ba · 2,758 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.321 acres (14,000 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,741 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Construction Loan Apr 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`126M M 024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`126M M 024`
Alternative APN	`0000050189`

Interior

Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	3 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,758 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,379 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	14,000 sqft (0.321 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000050189
Street Address	917 FOREST AVE
City	CHATTANOOGA
State	TN
Zip	37405-2829
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LT 20 BLK 27 MAP NO 1 NORTH CHATT PB3 PG31
Legal Subdivision	NORTH CHATT MAP NO 1
Legal Block	27
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Township / Civil Division	6
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park listed 1966 · 859 contributing resources · NRIS 66000274

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

917 Forest Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2026.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	9562 STONE MIST LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-5363
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage SMARTBANK
Apr 22, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PINNACLE BANK
Dec 16, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST TITLE
Aug 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LESLIE FOX RUSELL ETAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021173
Deed Book / Page	12599 / 643
Last Transfer Date	Oct 9, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000000164
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2026
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829
Document Number	0000000164
Book / Page	14466 / 642
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2026
Instrument	20261009164
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2026
Title Company	FIRST TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership
Address	9562 STONE MIST LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-5363

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000165,
Date	Oct 9, 2026
Book Page	14466/644
Instrument	20261009165

Lender

Name	SMARTBANK

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Oct 16, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	157 WARD RD, CHARLOTTE, TN 37036-6437

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000136
Date	Apr 22, 2022
Book Page	12931/55
Instrument	2022042200136

Lender

Name	PINNACLE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829
Document Number	0000000234
Book / Page	12775 / 474
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 31
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2021
Instrument	2021121600234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025
Title Company	FIRST TITLE

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
Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON TN
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829
Document Number	0000000173
Book / Page	12599 / 643
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2021
Instrument	2021080600173
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025
Title Company	FIRST TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,017.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	917 FOREST AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-2829

Mortgage

Document Number	0012599645
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	12599/645

Lender

Name	LESLIE FOX RUSELL ETAL
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	3 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Forest Ave was $1,741, down 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Tennessee
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Chattanooga City
Unified School District	Hamilton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,741.00 (-2.08%)	$114,925 (+44.6%)	$459,700 (+131.35%) Land $225,000 Building $234,700
2024	$1,778.00	$79,480 (-)	$198,700 (-) Land $150,000 Building $48,700
2023	$1,778.00	$79,480 (-)	$198,700 (-) Land $150,000 Building $48,700
2022	$1,778.00	$79,480	$198,700 Land $150,000 Building $48,700

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 917 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1988.

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1988–2003)
Most Recent Claim	May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 917 Forest Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 95% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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