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$319,398$208 / 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 95How 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 $73,000 on Sep 1, 1988

856 FOREST HILLS DR

COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
3
Baths
1,536 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$319K
$304K low$335K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,000 · Sep 1, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$57,075 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,775
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,075
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.154 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPutnam
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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 140 ft²Patio · 140 ft²Porch · 184 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.

E
Park View Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Prescott South Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Cookeville High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Putnam County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38501These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.21%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,055
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.500 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,732
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,386
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

856 Forest Hills Dr 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 more per square foot than 70% of homes in Cookeville 38501
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Cookeville 38501

What homes are worth in Cookeville 38501

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

This home
$103K$763K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Cookeville 38501.

How it measures up in Cookeville 38501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cookeville 38501.

Estimated value$319,398
CheaperTypical $296,387Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 856 Forest Hills Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCookeville 38501Putnam County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,39858% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20870% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²49% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac66% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198851% of homes47% of homes

About 856 Forest Hills Dr

How much is 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN is $319,398 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $303,739 to $335,057. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN last sell?

856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN last sold on Sep 1, 1988 for $73,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN?

856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN has 3 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN built?

856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN?

856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN is assigned to Park View Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Prescott South Middle School (middle), rated C+; Cookeville High School (high), rated A. All sit in Putnam County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Forest Hills Dr, Cookeville, TN compare to other homes in Cookeville 38501?

Among the 13,307 homes in Cookeville 38501, it is worth more than 58% of them ($319,398 against a typical $296,387), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($208 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1988 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Putnam County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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