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Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$89Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jim Swafford• Weichert Realtors-The Space Place
•423-847-5351 (agent)
•jimswafford399@gmail.com (agent)
•423-454-8018 (broker)
•jimswafford399@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Jim Swafford• Weichert Realtors-The Space Place
Est. $2,118 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 498 W Rhea Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Knoxville MLS #1326128
Jun 15, 2026
Sold
$90,000
$89/sq ft
May 17, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$135,000
$133/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1315120
Jan 8, 2026
Price Changed
$135,000
$133/sq ft
Jan 8, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Sep 12, 2025
Listed
$149,000
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 1998
Sold
$34,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$657
2024
$657 (+43.1%)
2023
$459 (+1.3%)
2022
$453 (+1.9%)
2021
$445 (+3.2%)
2020
$431 (+6.7%)
2019
$404 (+3.3%)
2018
$391 (+13.7%)
2017
$344
2016
$344 (+3.0%)
2015
$334
2014
$334
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,711
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rhea County
APN
031H A 01901 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Designated Parking, Carport, Main Level
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Rooms Total: 6
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Block
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Building Area Total: 1,015
Building Area Source: Tax Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Lot Size Square Feet: 13,503.6
Lot Size Source: Tax Records
Lot Features: Private, Level
View: Other
Financial
Tax Information
City Taxes: $657.04
County Taxes: $378.28
Total Tax: $657.04
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Cooling
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Rhea County
Location Information
Directions: From Spring City McDonalds Northwest on US 27N left onto E Jackson Ave. left onto Front Street, right onto W Rhea Ave, approx .4 miles property on Right, SOP
Unparsed Address: 498 W Rhea Ave, Spring City, TN 37381
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,711
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Rhea County
APN: 031H A 01901 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spring City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Spring City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Rhea County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring City, TN • 37381
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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34
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$150,000 – $181,000
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