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$28,549$32 / 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 85How 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

8517 ROCKY RIVER RD

ROCK ISLAND, TN 38581
0
Baths
900 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$29K
$24K low$33K 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.$28,549
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$22,839

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$127 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,300 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,125
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,175
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVan Buren
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Porch · 90 ft²

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

E
Spencer Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.5 mi
M
Van Buren County High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Van Buren County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38581These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,656
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,854
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,454
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

8517 Rocky 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 Rock Island 38581
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Rock Island 38581
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Rock Island 38581
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Van Buren County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Van Buren County

What homes are worth in Rock Island 38581

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

This home
$53K$1.2M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Rock Island 38581.

How it measures up in Rock Island 38581

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Island 38581.

Estimated value$28,549
CheaperTypical $204,072Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 8517 Rocky River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Island 38581Van Buren County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,549almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²12% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac32% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than19305% of homes3% of homes

About 8517 Rocky River Rd

How much is 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN is $28,549 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $24,288 to $32,810. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN last sell?

8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN last sold on Apr 22, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN built?

8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN?

8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN is assigned to Spencer Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Van Buren County High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Van Buren County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN compare to other homes in Rock Island 38581?

Among the 2,129 homes in Rock Island 38581, it is worth more than almost none of them ($28,549 against a typical $204,072), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($32 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 12% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1930 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Van Buren 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 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8517 Rocky River Rd, Rock Island, TN was $127. The county assessed it at $5,300.

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