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$33,670$32 / 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 $23,500 on Jul 31, 2023

517 CATES ST

TIPTONVILLE, TN 38079
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.1 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

$34K
$30K low$37K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$23,500 · Jul 31, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$485 (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.$9,825 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,725
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,275
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
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.1961
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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.Porch · 64 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
Margaret Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
H
Lake County High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Lara Kendall Elementary SchoolC
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 7.7 mi

District: Lake County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38079These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.722

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,225
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,417
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

517 Cates 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 Lake County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Tiptonville 38079
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Tiptonville 38079

What homes are worth in Tiptonville 38079

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

This home
$29K$321K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Tiptonville 38079.

How it measures up in Tiptonville 38079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tiptonville 38079.

Estimated value$33,670
CheaperTypical $105,640Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$32
CheaperTypical $83Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,314 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 517 Cates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTiptonville 38079Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,6704% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²26% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac4% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194015% of homes16% of homes

About 517 Cates St

How much is 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN is $33,670 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $29,899 to $37,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN last sell?

517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN last sold on Jul 31, 2023 for $23,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN?

517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN has 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN built?

517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN?

517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN is assigned to Margaret Newton Elementary School (elementary); Lake County High School (high), rated D; Lara Kendall Elementary School (middle), rated C. All sit in Lake County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN compare to other homes in Tiptonville 38079?

Among the 1,286 homes in Tiptonville 38079, it is worth more than 4% of them ($33,670 against a typical $105,640), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($32 against a typical $83), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,314 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1940 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lake 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.

What are the property taxes on 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 517 Cates St, Tiptonville, TN was $485. The county assessed it at $9,825.

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