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$253,996$189 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $105,000 on Oct 14, 2003

702 JAMES AVE

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
2 / 1
Baths
1,344 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$254K
$236K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Oct 14, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$870 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$57,425 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHamilton
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
East Brainerd Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
H
East Hamilton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
East Hamilton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Hamilton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37421These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.143

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,720
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 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

702 James Ave 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 91% of homes in East Brainerd
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in East Brainerd
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in East Brainerd
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Chattanooga 37421
  • Older than 89% of homes in East Brainerd

What homes are worth in Chattanooga 37421

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

This home
$180K$918K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Chattanooga 37421.

How it measures up in Chattanooga 37421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chattanooga 37421.

Estimated value$253,996
CheaperTypical $366,163Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 702 James Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast BrainerdChattanooga 37421Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,9969% of homes11% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18933% of homes44% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²13% of homes16% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac79% of homes81% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than196011% of homes14% of homes30% of homes

About 702 James Ave

How much is 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN is $253,996 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $235,998 to $271,994. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN last sell?

702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN last sold on Oct 14, 2003 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN built?

702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN is assigned to East Brainerd Elementary School (elementary), rated C; East Hamilton High School (high), rated A; East Hamilton Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Hamilton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN compare to other homes in Chattanooga 37421?

Among the 16,254 homes in Chattanooga 37421, it is worth more than 11% of them ($253,996 against a typical $366,163), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($189 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1960 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 26% 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 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 702 James Ave, Chattanooga, TN was $870. The county assessed it at $57,425.

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