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$269,995$155 / 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 95How 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

252 FOREST HILLS DR

CHARLESTON, TN 37310
2
Baths
1,744 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.
1.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$270K
$257K low$283K 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.$269,995
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$215,996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$843 (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.$49,925 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,875
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,925
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.90
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 104 ft²Patio · 104 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

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

E
Benton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Chilhowee Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Polk County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37310These 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.93
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 100.154

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,749
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,133
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

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

252 Forest Hills Dr 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 76% of homes in Charleston 37310
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Charleston 37310

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

This home
$68K$972K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Charleston 37310.

How it measures up in Charleston 37310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 37310.

Estimated value$269,995
CheaperTypical $310,786Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size1.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.9 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 252 Forest Hills Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 37310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,99540% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15524% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,744 ft²60% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.9 ac50% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198743% of homes48% of homes

About 252 Forest Hills Dr

How much is 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN is $269,995 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $256,851 to $283,139. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN last sell?

252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN last sold on Mar 25, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN?

252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,744 square feet of living space and a 1.90-acre lot.

When was 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN built?

252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN?

252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN is assigned to Benton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Chilhowee Middle School (middle), 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 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN compare to other homes in Charleston 37310?

Among the 1,897 homes in Charleston 37310, it is worth more than 40% of them ($269,995 against a typical $310,786), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($155 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,744 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1.9 ac against a typical 1.9 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1987 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 62% 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 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 252 Forest Hills Dr, Charleston, TN was $843. The county assessed it at $49,925.

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