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$50,989
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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

797 HOWELL RIVER RD

RUTLEDGE, TN 37861
0
Baths
1.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$51K
$29K low$73K high
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.153%
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.$78,000
CONSUMER CU · recorded Aug 28, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$177 (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.$7,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,525
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,025
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyGrainger
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Joppa Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.5 mi
H
Grainger Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
Rutledge Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.8 mi

District: Grainger County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37861These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.145

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.9,741
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.89 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,279
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.56%

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

797 Howell River Rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Grainger County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Grainger County

What homes are worth in Rutledge 37861

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

This home
$57K$895K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Rutledge 37861.

How it measures up in Rutledge 37861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutledge 37861.

Estimated value$50,989
CheaperTypical $293,592Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size1.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.62 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

How 797 Howell River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutledge 37861Grainger County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,9892% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.11 ac40% of homes34% of homes

About 797 Howell River Rd

How much is 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN is $50,989 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $28,553 to $73,424. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN last sell?

797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN last sold on Aug 22, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN?

797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN is assigned to Joppa Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Grainger Academy (high); Rutledge Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Grainger County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN compare to other homes in Rutledge 37861?

Among the 4,463 homes in Rutledge 37861, it is worth more than 2% of them ($50,989 against a typical $293,592) and its lot is bigger than 40% of them (1.11 ac against a typical 1.62 ac). Measured against all of Grainger County, it is worth more than almost no 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 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 Howell River Rd, Rutledge, TN was $177. The county assessed it at $7,550.

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