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$86,459$95 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Jan 2, 2025

261 ACADEMY AVE

DAYTON, TN 37321
1
Baths
910 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$86K
$74K low$99K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Jan 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$288 (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.$21,325 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,475
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,325
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,300

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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 128 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Rhea Central Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Rhea County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi
M
Rhea Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Rhea County 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%

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How this home compares

261 Academy Ave 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 96% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Rhea County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Dayton 37321

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
$72K$790K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$86,459
CheaperTypical $258,636Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 261 Academy Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 37321Rhea County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,4594% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$956% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than910 ft²10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac20% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195412% of homes12% of homes

About 261 Academy Ave

How much is 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN is $86,459 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $73,855 to $99,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN last sell?

261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN last sold on Jan 2, 2025 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN?

261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN has 1 bathrooms, 910 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN built?

261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN?

261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN is assigned to Rhea Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Rhea County High School (high), rated C; Rhea Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Rhea County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN compare to other homes in Dayton 37321?

Among the 7,711 homes in Dayton 37321, it is worth more than 4% of them ($86,459 against a typical $258,636), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($95 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 10% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1954 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Rhea County, it is worth more than 6% 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 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Academy Ave, Dayton, TN was $288. The county assessed it at $21,325.

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