Public Remarks: Step back in time to a historic treasure at the end of Grover Blaydes Rd. Your future home blends modern technology and comforts with a rich history. This home, built in 1833, is ''The Blaydes House'', featured on the National Register of Historic Places. This federal-style home has about 3,000 square feet of living space, including 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, a parlor, living room, and a large kitchen with lots of counter space. Tons of updates enhance comfort and energy efficiency including a new roof, new insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, and solar panels that can power 75% of your home. Additional improvements include several new doors and windows, new hardwood floors, and a recent bathroom remodel featuring heated floors. The spacious parlor and living room feature original hand carved mantels, a woodburning fireplace for cozy evenings, and tall windows that offer amazing views of your property. The large, first level bedroom has a big walk-up closet for additional storage. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bath. The two-car detached garage features a 500-square-foot workspace that is heated and cooled by an efficient mini-split system, well-lit, and well insulated. The other half of the garage has a built-in workbench and cabinets, ample lighting, an electric vehicle charger, and plenty of space. A small barn equipped with several electrical outlets and overhead lighting offers additional opportunities. A young forest, fruit bearing trees, wildflower prairies, and maintained trails reflect years of re-wilding that has created a beautiful landscape which attracts and fosters birds and butterflies. Discover the unique opportunity to own a piece of Shelby County history on this 5-acre parcel, surrounded by farmland. Discover your future home and make history in this peaceful, secluded property that offers endless possibilities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1833Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Kinsolving Broker Associate Kinsolving• Coldwell Banker Larry Rogers
Bought with Shane Courtney• Coldwell Banker Larry Rogers
Beautiful 1800's house on 5 level acres with lots of space inside and out! Location very private at the end of the road. Farm land surrounds the property, city water, large trees. Must See!!
Metro Search MLS #1308129
May 17, 2012
Sold
$95,000
$32/sq ft
Jul 8, 2011
Listed
*
Metro Search MLS #1200493
May 7, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2008
Listed
$815,000
$273/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1193929
Apr 8, 2008
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2008
Listed
$689,900
$232/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1194084
Apr 13, 2008
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2008
Listed
$689,900
$232/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1174226
Aug 7, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2007
Listed
$325,000
$109/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1170376
Jul 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2007
Listed
$325,000
$109/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1141258
Jun 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 2006
Listed
$373,900
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 11, 2005
Sold
$400,000
$134/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,778 (−0.9%)
2024
$1,795 (−1.4%)
2023
$1,820 (−0.4%)
2022
$1,827 (−2.5%)
2021
$1,874 (−0.3%)
2020
$1,879
2019
$1,879 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,834 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,837 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,806 (−0.2%)
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
2014
$1,810
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
2013
$1,809
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
Tax history for 998 Grover Blaydes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,778 (−0.9%)
2024
$1,795 (−1.4%)
2023
$1,820 (−0.4%)
2022
$1,827 (−2.5%)
2021
$1,874 (−0.3%)
2020
$1,879
2019
$1,879 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,834 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,837 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,806 (−0.2%)
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
2014
$1,810
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
2013
$1,809
$30,000 + $124,000
$154,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Shelby County
APN
089-00-011B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
A
Agricultural District
The purpose of the Agricultural District A is to maintain the agricultural endeavors within the unincorporated areas of Shelby County.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Side
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Area: Yes
Dining Area Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
# of Closets: 7
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplaces: Level 1: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Rooms Total: 11
Basement: None
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Dining Area: Yes
Dining Area Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 2
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: First
First Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Laundry
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: First
Room 8 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Second
Room 10 Type: Bedroom
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Second
Room 11 Type: Full Bathroom
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Partial, Wood, Farm
Fencing: Farm: Yes
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Cleared, DeadEnd, Level, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Cleared: Yes
Dead End: Yes
Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Other
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: NONE
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 2980.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1833
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Above Grade Finished: 2,980
Living Area: 2980.0
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0
Tax Lot: 1A & 1AA
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Green Features
GeoThermal: Yes
Solar Panel: Yes
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Location Information
Directions: From Shelbyville - Exit 35 North to Cropper Rd, turn right, turn right on Vigo Rd (1005), turn right on Crangbourne Grange, left on Benson, 1st road left over Hwy 395-go to end of rd turn right and stay right of house
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: 089-00-011B
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-03-07T06:16:46Z
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Heritage Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Shelby County East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
Shelby County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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