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$286,534$205 / 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 92How 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 $275,532 on Jun 14, 2023

281 JEFFERSON AVE

OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
2
Baths
1,400 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$287K
$263K low$310K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,532 · Jun 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.$69,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,575
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,325
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,625
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAnderson
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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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
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 · 16 ft²Shed · 150 ft²Patio · 88 ft²Porch · 120 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Willow Brook Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Robertsville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Oak Ridge High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Oak Ridge City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37830These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.136

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.93%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,980
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.503 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,146
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,303
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

281 Jefferson 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Anderson County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Anderson County

What homes are worth in Oak Ridge 37830

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

This home
$131K$866K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Oak Ridge 37830.

How it measures up in Oak Ridge 37830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oak Ridge 37830.

Estimated value$286,534
CheaperTypical $317,384Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 281 Jefferson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOak Ridge 37830Anderson County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,53443% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20554% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²38% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac50% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194325% of homes18% of homes

About 281 Jefferson Ave

How much is 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN is $286,534 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $262,778 to $310,290. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN last sell?

281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN last sold on Jun 14, 2023 for $275,532, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN?

281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN built?

281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN?

281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN is assigned to Willow Brook Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Robertsville Middle School (middle), rated B; Oak Ridge High School (high), rated A. All sit in Oak Ridge City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Jefferson Ave, Oak Ridge, TN compare to other homes in Oak Ridge 37830?

Among the 12,390 homes in Oak Ridge 37830, it is worth more than 43% of them ($286,534 against a typical $317,384), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($205 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1943 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Anderson County, it is worth more than 46% 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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