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$122,358$143 / 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 64How 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 $45,000 on Nov 7, 2007

283 WATER ST

RUTLEDGE, TN 37861
1
Baths
858 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.
38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$122K
$78K low$167K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Nov 7, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$177 (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.$7,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,175
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,375
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,200

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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.00
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 150 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.

H
Grainger County Adult High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Rutledge Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi
M
Rutledge Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

283 Water 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 86% of homes in Rutledge 37861
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Rutledge 37861
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rutledge 37861
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Rutledge 37861
  • Older than 92% 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
$54K$878K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$122,358
CheaperTypical $286,260Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size38 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 283 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutledge 37861Grainger County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,35814% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14318% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than858 ft²17% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than38 ac88% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes8% of homes

About 283 Water St

How much is 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN is $122,358 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $78,092 to $166,624. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN last sell?

283 Water St, Rutledge, TN last sold on Nov 7, 2007 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN?

283 Water St, Rutledge, TN has 1 bathrooms, 858 square feet of living space and a 38.00-acre lot.

When was 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN built?

283 Water St, Rutledge, TN was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN?

283 Water St, Rutledge, TN is assigned to Grainger County Adult High School (high); Rutledge Primary School (elementary); Rutledge Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Grainger County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN compare to other homes in Rutledge 37861?

Among the 4,464 homes in Rutledge 37861, it is worth more than 14% of them ($122,358 against a typical $286,260), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($143 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 17% of them (858 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (38 ac against a typical 1.64 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Grainger County, it is worth more than 15% 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 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 283 Water St, Rutledge, TN was $177. The county assessed it at $7,550.

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