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$256,076$134 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $19,700 on Jul 14, 1988

553 FOREST CIR

SPARTA, TN 38583
2
Baths
1,904 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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

$256K
$237K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,700 · Jul 14, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$621 (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.$30,275 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,275
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,275
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWhite
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.60
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.Package
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.Deck · 30 ft²Shed · 300 ft²Patio · 30 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
White County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Doyle Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
White County Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: White County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38583These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,489
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,619
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

553 Forest Cir 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 less per square foot than 73% of homes in Sparta 38583
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Sparta 38583
  • Older than 77% of homes in Sparta 38583

What homes are worth in Sparta 38583

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

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$60K$780K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Sparta 38583.

How it measures up in Sparta 38583

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 38583.

Estimated value$256,076
CheaperTypical $237,245Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 553 Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 38583
Estimated valuepricier than$256,07656% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13427% of homes
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac56% of homes
Year builtnewer than196523% of homes

About 553 Forest Cir

How much is 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN is $256,076 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $236,862 to $275,290. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN last sell?

553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN last sold on Jul 14, 1988 for $19,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN?

553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,904 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN built?

553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN?

553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN is assigned to White County High School (high), rated B; Doyle Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; White County Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in White County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN compare to other homes in Sparta 38583?

Among the 11,258 homes in Sparta 38583, it is worth more than 56% of them ($256,076 against a typical $237,245), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($134 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1965 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 553 Forest Cir, Sparta, TN was $621. The county assessed it at $30,275.

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