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500 Herman Smither Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
About this home
MUST SEE! Private country living so close to town! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, all-brick ranch sits on 2.7 rolling acres and has a full, finished walkout basement with a 2nd kitchen! Bring on the mother-in-law who does not do steps, or the older teen that wants their own private space. This basement is loaded with tons of potential uses! On the main level you will find a huge eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, a cozy living room, all 3 bedrooms and an oversized full bath. The seller has replaced both HVAC units, all windows, and the roof. Included on the 2.7 acres is an existing 40x20 concrete pad waiting for a new garage/barn and a 10x13 storage shed. You must see the beauty of this property in person! The sunsets are amazing! Being sold AS-IS with inspections welcome. Seller is offering1 YR home warranty of buyers choice up to $750.00
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Sale history for 500 Herman Smither Rd
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$112/sq ft
$120/sq ft
$44/sq ft
Tax history for 500 Herman Smither Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Propane Tank Leased
- Cooling: Electric
- Interior Features
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,337
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Range
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments, Screens
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Room Information
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace: No
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Foundation Details: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Square Feet: 117,612
- Lot Size Acres: 2.7
- Water Source: Public
- On Waterfront: No
- Has View: Yes
- View: Rural
- Property Information
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: One
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 2,758
Financial
- Tax Information
- Parcel Number: 070-00-00-060.00
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: Peaks Mill
- Middle Or Junior School: Elkhorn Middle
- High School: Franklin Co
- High School District: Franklin County - 14
- Location Information
- County Or Parish: Franklin
- Directions: US 127 N to Right on Steele Branch Rd. Left on Old Owenton Rd, Right onto Herman Smither Rd
- Subdivision Name: Rural
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 4.95 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Franklin County
- APN: 070-00-00-060.00
Other
- Listing Information
- Has Home Warrantee
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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