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$298,280$143 / 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 91How 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 $155,000 on Jun 23, 2020

197 FOREST LN

DAYTON, TN 37321
3
Baths
2,080 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$298K
$271K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jun 23, 2020
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.$140,780
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$112,624
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.49%
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.$157,500
GDP PROPERTIES LLC · recorded Jun 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$64,250 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRhea
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 272 ft²Patio · 272 ft²Porch · 696 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Dayton City SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Dayton City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37321These 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.114
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 100.130

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.171 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,427
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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.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

197 Forest Ln 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Rhea County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Rhea County

What homes are worth in Dayton 37321

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

This home
$65K$808K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Dayton 37321.

How it measures up in Dayton 37321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 37321.

Estimated value$298,280
CheaperTypical $262,632Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 197 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 37321Rhea County
Estimated valuepricier than$298,28060% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14327% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than197937% of homes38% of homes

About 197 Forest Ln

How much is 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN is $298,280 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $270,863 to $325,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN last sell?

197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN last sold on Jun 23, 2020 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN?

197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN has 3 bathrooms, 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN built?

197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN?

197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN is assigned to Dayton City School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Dayton City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Forest Ln, Dayton, TN compare to other homes in Dayton 37321?

Among the 7,711 homes in Dayton 37321, it is worth more than 60% of them ($298,280 against a typical $262,632), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($143 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1979 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Rhea County, it is worth more than 61% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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