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$217,775$138 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

257 J FORREST THOMAS ST

BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
1
Baths
1,580 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$218K
$199K low$237K high

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.$45,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,600

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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Porch · 276 ft²

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

E
Bluff City Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
East Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
East High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Sullivan County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37618These 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.91
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 100.113

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.12,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.187 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,882
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

257 J Forrest Thomas 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 67% of homes in Bluff City 37618
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Bluff City 37618
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Bluff City 37618
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Bluff City 37618
  • Older than 98% of homes in Sullivan County

What homes are worth in Bluff City 37618

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

This home
$72K$709K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Bluff City 37618.

How it measures up in Bluff City 37618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bluff City 37618.

Estimated value$217,775
CheaperTypical $270,660Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 257 J Forrest Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBluff City 37618Sullivan County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,77533% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13817% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,580 ft²65% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac9% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19173% of homes2% of homes

About 257 J Forrest Thomas St

How much is 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN is $217,775 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $198,964 to $236,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN last sell?

257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN last sold on Aug 18, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN?

257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN has 1 bathrooms, 1,580 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN built?

257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN?

257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN is assigned to Bluff City Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; East Middle School (middle), rated D-; East High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Sullivan County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 J Forrest Thomas St, Bluff City, TN compare to other homes in Bluff City 37618?

Among the 5,949 homes in Bluff City 37618, it is worth more than 33% of them ($217,775 against a typical $270,660), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($138 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,580 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1917 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Sullivan County, it is worth more than 39% 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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