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$371,233$223 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Mar 21, 2003

540 RUTH RD

DAYTON, TN 37321
3
Baths
1,664 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$371K
$345K low$397K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 21, 2003
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.$371,233
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$296,986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$984 (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.$72,975 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,375
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,975
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$291,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRhea
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
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.Metal
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.Deck · 102 ft²Shed · 864 ft²Patio · 102 ft²Porch · 832 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.

M
Rhea Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Rhea County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Rhea Central Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.0 mi

District: Rhea County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37321These 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.114
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 100.130

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.13%
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.20,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.171 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,427
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 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

540 Ruth Rd 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 76% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Dayton 37321
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Rhea County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Dayton 37321

What homes are worth in Dayton 37321

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

This home
$60K$782K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Dayton 37321.

How it measures up in Dayton 37321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 37321.

Estimated value$371,233
CheaperTypical $261,137Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 540 Ruth Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 37321Rhea County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,23376% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22381% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²65% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac43% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than201996% of homes96% of homes

About 540 Ruth Rd

How much is 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN is $371,233 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $345,246 to $397,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN last sell?

540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN last sold on Mar 21, 2003 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN?

540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN has 3 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN built?

540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN?

540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN is assigned to Rhea Middle School (middle), rated B-; Rhea County High School (high), rated C; Rhea Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Rhea County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN compare to other homes in Dayton 37321?

Among the 7,711 homes in Dayton 37321, it is worth more than 76% of them ($371,233 against a typical $261,137), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($223 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2019 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Rhea County, it is worth more than 75% 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 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 Ruth Rd, Dayton, TN was $984. The county assessed it at $72,975.

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