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$783,152$531 / 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 91How 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 $50,800 on Feb 2, 1993

717 FOREST AVE

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
3 / 1
Baths
1,474 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$783K
$711K low$856K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,800 · Feb 2, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,006 (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.$132,350 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,725
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$529,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1983
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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
Normal Park Museum Magnet SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Red Bank High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Hamilton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37405These 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.141
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 100.136

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.19,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.348 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,031
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,822
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%

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How this home compares

717 Forest 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 more than 93% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Hamilton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in North Chattanooga / Hill City
  • Older than 96% of homes in Hamilton County

What homes are worth in Chattanooga 37405

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

This home
$112K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Chattanooga 37405.

How it measures up in Chattanooga 37405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chattanooga 37405.

Estimated value$783,152
CheaperTypical $458,379Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$531
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,474 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 717 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Chattanooga / Hill CityChattanooga 37405Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$783,15280% of homes81% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53196% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,474 ft²45% of homes48% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac66% of homes55% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than192419% of homes11% of homes4% of homes

About 717 Forest Ave

How much is 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN is $783,152 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $710,707 to $855,597. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN last sell?

717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN last sold on Feb 2, 1993 for $50,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN has 3 bathrooms, 1,474 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN built?

717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN is assigned to Normal Park Museum Magnet School (elementary), rated B+; Red Bank High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hamilton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN compare to other homes in Chattanooga 37405?

Among the 6,961 homes in Chattanooga 37405, it is worth more than 81% of them ($783,152 against a typical $458,379), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($531 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,474 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1924 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 93% 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 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN was $2,006. The county assessed it at $132,350.

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