Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$505,027$263 / 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 85How 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 $118,000 on May 13, 2013

260 OLD WATSON RD

RUTLEDGE, TN 37861
2
Baths
1,920 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.
2.56 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$505K
$431K low$580K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,000 · May 13, 2013
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.$428,027
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$342,422
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.16%
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.$77,000
FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY CU · recorded Oct 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,057 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$44,975 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,725
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,975
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGrainger
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.56
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Unfinished
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 · 450 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Grainger Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Rutledge Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Rutledge Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 3.0 mi

District: Grainger County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37861These 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.120
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 100.145

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,741
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.89 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,279
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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

260 Old Watson Rd 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 more than 85% of homes in Grainger County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Grainger County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Grainger County

What homes are worth in Rutledge 37861

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

This home
$53K$884K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Rutledge 37861.

How it measures up in Rutledge 37861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutledge 37861.

Estimated value$505,027
CheaperTypical $292,961Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,306 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 260 Old Watson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutledge 37861Grainger County
Estimated valuepricier than$505,02780% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26367% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.56 ac59% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than198744% of homes45% of homes

About 260 Old Watson Rd

How much is 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN is $505,027 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $430,535 to $579,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN last sell?

260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN last sold on May 13, 2013 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN?

260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 2.56-acre lot.

When was 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN built?

260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN?

260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN is assigned to Grainger Academy (high); Rutledge Middle School (middle), rated C+; Rutledge Primary School (elementary). All sit in Grainger County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN compare to other homes in Rutledge 37861?

Among the 4,463 homes in Rutledge 37861, it is worth more than 80% of them ($505,027 against a typical $292,961), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($263 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 84% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,306 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (2.56 ac against a typical 1.64 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1987 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Grainger County, it is worth more than 85% 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 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 260 Old Watson Rd, Rutledge, TN was $1,057. The county assessed it at $44,975.

More homes on Old Watson Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Rutledge 37861

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 260 Old Watson Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map