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$189,730$225 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on Sep 26, 2024

161 RHEA ST

NEWPORT, TN 37821
1
Baths
843 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$190K
$163K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Sep 26, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$109,730
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$87,784
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$80,000
MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP INC · recorded Sep 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,259 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$41,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,325
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCocke
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2009
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 210 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Newport Grammar SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Newport City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37821These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.139

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.175 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,655
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,024
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

161 Rhea St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Cocke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Newport 37821
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Newport 37821
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Cocke County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Newport 37821

What homes are worth in Newport 37821

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$56K$694K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Newport 37821.

How it measures up in Newport 37821

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport 37821.

Estimated value$189,730
CheaperTypical $227,119Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area843 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,217 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.84 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 161 Rhea St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewport 37821Cocke County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,73037% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22576% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than843 ft²14% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac7% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than194311% of homes11% of homes

About 161 Rhea St

How much is 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN is $189,730 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $162,952 to $216,508. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN last sell?

161 Rhea St, Newport, TN last sold on Sep 26, 2024 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN?

161 Rhea St, Newport, TN has 1 bathrooms, 843 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN built?

161 Rhea St, Newport, TN was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN?

161 Rhea St, Newport, TN is assigned to Newport Grammar School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Newport City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN compare to other homes in Newport 37821?

Among the 9,711 homes in Newport 37821, it is worth more than 37% of them ($189,730 against a typical $227,119), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($225 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 14% of them (843 ft² against a typical 1,217 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.84 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1943 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cocke County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Rhea St, Newport, TN was $1,259. The county assessed it at $41,650.

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