Rhea County property record for 972 Lake Forest Dr, Spring City, TN 37381
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.833 acres (36,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072044B A 01600 |
| Primary APN | 072044B A 01600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,300 sqft (0.833 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 363 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 972 LAKE FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | SPRING CITY |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37381-5903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 2; SUBDIVISION: LAKE FOREST ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | RHEA TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 975100 |
972 Lake Forest Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Rhea County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7244 NEVILLE DR, OOLTEWAH, TN 37363-7218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017988 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RHEA TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 972 LAKE FOREST DR, SPRING CITY, TN 37381-5903 |
| Document Number | 0000017988 |
| Book / Page | 512 / 499 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 211 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23017988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7244 NEVILLE DR, OOLTEWAH, TN 37363-7218 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Lake Forest Dr was $1,175.
Source: Rhea County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Rhea County |
| Unified School District | Rhea County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,175.00 | $87,100 Land $43,750 Building $43,350 | |
| 2024 | $348,400 Land $175,000 Building $173,400 | ||
| 2022 | $61,150 Land $37,500 Building $23,650 | $244,600 Land $150,000 Building $94,600 | |
| 2021 | $1,379.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 972 Lake Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 972 Lake Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 62% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | WATTS BAR UTILITY DISTRICT serves 16,253 people · EPA ID TN0000872 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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