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$146,251$117 / 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 $148,750 on Aug 28, 2026

917 FORREST AVE

SMITHVILLE, TN 37166
2
Baths
1,250 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$146K
$136K low$156K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$148,750 · Aug 28, 2026

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.$34,900 (2025)
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.$30,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
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 · 420 ft²Shed · 392 ft²Patio · 420 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Smithville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.5 mi
H
De Kalb County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Dekalb Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 37166These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.15,506
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.94 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,364
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

917 Forrest 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 89% of homes in Smithville 37166
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Smithville 37166
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Smithville 37166

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

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This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Smithville 37166.

How it measures up in Smithville 37166

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smithville 37166.

Estimated value$146,251
CheaperTypical $273,227Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 917 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithville 37166DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,25111% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1178% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²38% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac19% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than198954% of homes53% of homes

About 917 Forrest Ave

How much is 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN is $146,251 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $136,064 to $156,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN last sell?

917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN last sold on Aug 28, 2026 for $148,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN?

917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN has 2 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN built?

917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN?

917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN is assigned to Smithville Elementary School (elementary); De Kalb County High School (high), rated B-; Dekalb Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 917 Forrest Ave, Smithville, TN compare to other homes in Smithville 37166?

Among the 6,697 homes in Smithville 37166, it is worth more than 11% of them ($146,251 against a typical $273,227), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($117 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1989 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 11% 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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