Putnam County property record for 980 Highland Ave, Baxter, TN 38544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $352 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071063 00300 |
| Primary APN | 071063 00300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 927 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 159 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 980 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BAXTER |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38544-4447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 20, COUNTY AREA: N01 |
| Legal Subdivision | PADDINGTON PLACE SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 8 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4053 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
980 Highland Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Putnam County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 BIG INDIAN CREEK RD, BAXTER, TN 38544-4461 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 971 / 361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Highland Ave was $352.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of January 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352.00 | $13,250 Land $2,600 Building $10,650 | |
| 2023 | $13,250 Land $2,600 Building $10,650 | ||
| 2022 | $328.00 | ||
| 2021 | $53,000 Land $10,400 Building $42,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 980 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 980 Highland Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | BAXTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,781 people · EPA ID TN0000040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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