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$109,610$128 / 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 84How 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

438 ELM ST

BAXTER, TN 38544
1
Baths
856 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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

$110K
$92K low$127K high

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.$17,350 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPutnam
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.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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, 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 · 144 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
Baxter Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.5 mi
H
Upperman High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Upperman Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Putnam County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38544These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.11%
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.8,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,247
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,896
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

438 Elm 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 97% of homes in Putnam County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Putnam County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Putnam County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Baxter 38544
  • Older than 95% of homes in Baxter 38544

What homes are worth in Baxter 38544

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

This home
$85K$897K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Baxter 38544.

How it measures up in Baxter 38544

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baxter 38544.

Estimated value$109,610
CheaperTypical $313,048Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 438 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaxter 38544Putnam County
Estimated valuepricier than$109,6104% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1288% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than856 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac8% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19475% of homes5% of homes

About 438 Elm St

How much is 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN is $109,610 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $91,795 to $127,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN last sell?

438 Elm St, Baxter, TN last sold on Nov 8, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN?

438 Elm St, Baxter, TN has 1 bathrooms, 856 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN built?

438 Elm St, Baxter, TN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN?

438 Elm St, Baxter, TN is assigned to Baxter Primary School (elementary); Upperman High School (high), rated C+; Upperman Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Putnam County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Elm St, Baxter, TN compare to other homes in Baxter 38544?

Among the 3,510 homes in Baxter 38544, it is worth more than 4% of them ($109,610 against a typical $313,048), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($128 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 8% of them (856 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1947 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Putnam County, it is worth more than 3% 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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