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$168,068$174 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $137,120 on Feb 14, 2023

253 MCDOWELL ST

BRISTOL, TN 37620
1
Baths
968 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$168K
$159K low$177K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,120 · Feb 14, 2023

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.$36,125 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,975
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,275
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySullivan
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.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Central
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 · 25 ft²Patio · 25 ft²Porch · 140 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
Fairmount Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Tennessee Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Tennessee High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Bristol City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37620These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,722
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

253 Mcdowell 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Sullivan County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Sullivan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Sullivan County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Sullivan County

What homes are worth in Bristol 37620

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

This home
$76K$746K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Bristol 37620.

How it measures up in Bristol 37620

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bristol 37620.

Estimated value$168,068
CheaperTypical $225,461Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,316 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 253 Mcdowell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBristol 37620Sullivan County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,06825% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17461% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than968 ft²21% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than19236% of homes4% of homes

About 253 Mcdowell St

How much is 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN is $168,068 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $159,243 to $176,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN last sell?

253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN last sold on Feb 14, 2023 for $137,120, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN?

253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN has 1 bathrooms, 968 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN built?

253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN?

253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN is assigned to Fairmount Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Tennessee Middle School (middle), rated C; Tennessee High School (high), rated A. All sit in Bristol City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Mcdowell St, Bristol, TN compare to other homes in Bristol 37620?

Among the 16,778 homes in Bristol 37620, it is worth more than 25% of them ($168,068 against a typical $225,461), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($174 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 21% of them (968 ft² against a typical 1,316 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1923 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Sullivan County, it is worth more than 22% 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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