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$105,200$118 / 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 $65,000 on Jun 28, 2021

488 BEST ST

RIPLEY, TN 38063
1
Baths
888 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.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$105K
$93K low$117K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Jun 28, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$406 (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.$16,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLauderdale
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.2004
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 60 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Ripley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
M
Ripley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Ripley High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Lauderdale County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38063These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.451

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.9%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,731
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.54 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,137
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,269
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

488 Best 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Lauderdale County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Ripley 38063
  • Older than 74% of homes in Ripley 38063

What homes are worth in Ripley 38063

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

This home
$33K$392K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Ripley 38063.

How it measures up in Ripley 38063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ripley 38063.

Estimated value$105,200
CheaperTypical $128,569Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 488 Best St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipley 38063Lauderdale County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,20038% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11870% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than196426% of homes29% of homes

About 488 Best St

How much is 488 Best St, Ripley, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Best St, Ripley, TN is $105,200 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $93,121 to $117,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Best St, Ripley, TN last sell?

488 Best St, Ripley, TN last sold on Jun 28, 2021 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Best St, Ripley, TN?

488 Best St, Ripley, TN has 1 bathrooms and 888 square feet of living space.

When was 488 Best St, Ripley, TN built?

488 Best St, Ripley, TN was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Best St, Ripley, TN?

488 Best St, Ripley, TN is assigned to Ripley Primary School (elementary); Ripley Middle School (middle), rated D+; Ripley High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lauderdale County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Best St, Ripley, TN compare to other homes in Ripley 38063?

Among the 5,806 homes in Ripley 38063, it is worth more than 38% of them ($105,200 against a typical $128,569), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($118 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 9% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1964 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Lauderdale County, it is worth more than 40% 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 488 Best St, Ripley, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 488 Best St, Ripley, TN was $406. The county assessed it at $16,000.

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