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$552,669$195 / 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 94How 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 $347,500 on Jun 29, 2018

3256 FOREST SHADOWS DR

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
3 / 1
Baths
2,836 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$553K
$521K low$584K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$347,500 · Jun 29, 2018
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.$274,669
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$219,735
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.53%
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.$278,000
MORTGAGE INVTRS · recorded Jun 29, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,066 (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.$136,275 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,275
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$545,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHamilton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
East Hamilton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
East Hamilton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
E
Wolftever Creek Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.8 mi

District: Hamilton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37421These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.143

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,720
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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%

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

3256 Forest Shadows 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 86% of homes in Chattanooga 37421
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Chattanooga 37421
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Chattanooga 37421
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Westview / Mountain Shadows

What homes are worth in Chattanooga 37421

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

This home
$180K$928K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Chattanooga 37421.

How it measures up in Chattanooga 37421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chattanooga 37421.

Estimated value$552,669
CheaperTypical $370,229Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area2,836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 3256 Forest Shadows Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestview / Mountain ShadowsChattanooga 37421Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$552,66977% of homes86% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19553% of homes47% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,836 ft²75% of homes86% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac65% of homes73% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than200074% of homes71% of homes73% of homes

About 3256 Forest Shadows Dr

How much is 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN is $552,669 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $521,214 to $584,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN last sell?

3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN last sold on Jun 29, 2018 for $347,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN?

3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN has 3 bathrooms, 2,836 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN built?

3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN?

3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN is assigned to East Hamilton High School (high), rated A; East Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated B; Wolftever Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Hamilton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN compare to other homes in Chattanooga 37421?

Among the 16,255 homes in Chattanooga 37421, it is worth more than 86% of them ($552,669 against a typical $370,229), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($195 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,836 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (2000 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 81% 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 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3256 Forest Shadows Dr, Chattanooga, TN was $2,066. The county assessed it at $136,275.

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