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$323,281$176 / 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 89How 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 $169,000 on Oct 16, 2000

261 SCENIC DR

SPARTA, TN 38583
3
Baths
1,833 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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

$323K
$288K low$359K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,000 · Oct 16, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,159 (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.$56,525 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,025
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,525
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWhite
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished
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 · 128 ft²Patio · 288 ft²Porch · 182 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
BonDeCroft Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
White County Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
White County High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: White County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38583These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.10%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,489
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,619
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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 Scenic 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.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Sparta 38583
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Sparta 38583
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Sparta 38583

What homes are worth in Sparta 38583

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

This home
$62K$787K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Sparta 38583.

How it measures up in Sparta 38583

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 38583.

Estimated value$323,281
CheaperTypical $241,679Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,833 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 1.19 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 261 Scenic Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 38583
Estimated valuepricier than$323,28172% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17656% of homes
Living areabigger than1,833 ft²76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac39% of homes
Year builtnewer than199766% of homes

About 261 Scenic Dr

How much is 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN is $323,281 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $287,862 to $358,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN last sell?

261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN last sold on Oct 16, 2000 for $169,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN?

261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN has 3 bathrooms, 1,833 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN built?

261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN?

261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN is assigned to BonDeCroft Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; White County Middle School (middle), rated B; White County High School (high), rated A. All sit in White County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN compare to other homes in Sparta 38583?

Among the 11,260 homes in Sparta 38583, it is worth more than 72% of them ($323,281 against a typical $241,679), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($176 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,833 ft² against a typical 1,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 1.19 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). 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 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Scenic Dr, Sparta, TN was $1,159. The county assessed it at $56,525.

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