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161 WARD ST

BENTON, TN 37307
0
Baths
4,224 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.
100 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,488 (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.$67,360 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office (General)
CountyPolk
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.100.00
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 344 ft²

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

M
Chilhowee Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Benton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37307These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.147

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.4,634
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,214
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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%

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How this home compares

161 Ward 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Benton 37307
  • Among the largest lots in Benton 37307
  • Older than 73% of homes in Benton 37307

How it measures up in Benton 37307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 37307.

Living area4,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size100 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 161 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 37307Polk County
Living areabigger than4,224 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than100 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197327% of homes31% of homes

About 161 Ward St

When did 161 Ward St, Benton, TN last sell?

161 Ward St, Benton, TN last sold on Jun 20, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Ward St, Benton, TN?

161 Ward St, Benton, TN has 4,224 square feet of living space and a 100.00-acre lot.

When was 161 Ward St, Benton, TN built?

161 Ward St, Benton, TN was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Ward St, Benton, TN?

161 Ward St, Benton, TN is assigned to Chilhowee Middle School (middle), rated C-; Benton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Polk County High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Ward St, Benton, TN compare to other homes in Benton 37307?

Among the 2,300 homes in Benton 37307, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,224 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (100 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1973 against a typical 1991). 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 Ward St, Benton, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 161 Ward St, Benton, TN was $1,488. The county assessed it at $67,360.

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