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$197,325$91 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $296,000 on Oct 1, 2018

961 W FOREST AVE

JACKSON, TN 38301
2
Baths
2,165 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$197K
$172K low$222K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$296,000 · Oct 1, 2018

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.$38,425 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,675
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,425
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
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.0.28
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 198 ft²Porch · 330 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Arlington Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Jackson Central Merry Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Jackson Central Merry High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Jackson-Madison Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 38301These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.186

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.87%
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.25%
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.35,777
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,918
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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.64%

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How this home compares

961 W 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 79% of homes in Jackson 38301
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Madison County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Jackson 38301
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Madison County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Jackson 38301

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

This home
$32K$417K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Jackson 38301.

How it measures up in Jackson 38301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 38301.

Estimated value$197,325
CheaperTypical $120,721Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area2,165 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 961 W Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 38301Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,32579% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9153% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,165 ft²87% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac46% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195241% of homes17% of homes

About 961 W Forest Ave

How much is 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN is $197,325 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $172,154 to $222,496. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN last sell?

961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN last sold on Oct 1, 2018 for $296,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN?

961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN has 2 bathrooms, 2,165 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN built?

961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN?

961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN is assigned to Arlington Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Jackson Central Merry Middle School (middle), rated F; Jackson Central Merry High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Jackson-Madison Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 961 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN compare to other homes in Jackson 38301?

Among the 13,124 homes in Jackson 38301, it is worth more than 79% of them ($197,325 against a typical $120,721), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($91 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,165 ft² against a typical 1,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1952 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 46% 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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