Cocke County property record for 961 Wright Rd, Newport, TN 37821
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $896 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015084 07502 |
| Primary APN | 015084 07502 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 961 WRIGHT RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37821-6220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 08, COUNTY AREA: Y01 |
| Jurisdiction | COCKE TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 920502 |
961 Wright Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Cocke County records, as of January 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1389 LARK RD, NEWPORT, TN 37821-6206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001362780 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Wright Rd was $896, down 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Cocke County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cocke County |
| Unified School District | Cocke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $896.00 (-2.61%) | $59,750 (+66.32%) Land $5,950 Building $53,800 | $239,000 Land $23,800 Building $215,200 |
| 2024 | $920.00 | $35,925 (-) Land $3,175 Building $32,750 | |
| 2023 | $920.00 (-0.11%) | $35,925 (-) Land $3,175 Building $32,750 | |
| 2022 | $921.00 | $35,925 Land $3,175 Building $32,750 | $143,700 Land $12,700 Building $131,000 |
| 2020 | $143,700 Land $12,700 Building $131,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 Wright Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 961 Wright Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 68% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD serves 34,925 people · EPA ID TN0000500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Newport Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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