Public Remarks: Charming Country Retreat! Welcome to your peaceful slice of Kentucky countryside. Nestled on a very quiet, dead-end street, this .6 acre property offers the perfect blend of rural charm and everyday comfort. The 1,180sf, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom property features a cozy and well-maintained home with an unfinished basement, garage, spacious partially fenced yard and outbuildings. Updates within the last 2 years include: NEW ROOF, new plumbing, new windows, new siding, new HVAC system, kitchen appliances and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Throne• Semonin Realtors
Bought with Ken Schreiner• Front Runner Real Estate
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$52,313
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Market trends in 40057, KY
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
92.1%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$167K
$11K MoM
Avg. days on market
53d
23 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
1 MoM
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Sale history for 79 Defoe Rd
Date
Event
Price
Metro Search MLS #1684163
Jun 12, 2025
Sold
$218,000
$185/sq ft
May 8, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2025
Relisted
—
Apr 16, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2025
Listed
$215,000
$182/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1649304
Feb 20, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2024
Contingent
—
Jan 5, 2024
Price Changed
$230,000
$195/sq ft
Dec 11, 2023
Price Changed
$235,000
$199/sq ft
Nov 8, 2023
Listed
$242,000
$205/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1648578
Nov 7, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2023
Listed
$244,900
$208/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1348671
Apr 19, 2013
Sold
$33,500
$28/sq ft
Dec 31, 2012
Listed
$50,000
$42/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1116963
May 2, 2006
Sold
$61,100
$52/sq ft
Feb 6, 2006
Listed
$54,500
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,295 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,260 (+421.5%)
2023
$433 (−0.4%)
2022
$435 (−2.3%)
2021
$445 (−0.2%)
2020
$446
2019
$446 (+11.9%)
2018
$399 (−0.2%)
2017
$400 (+1.9%)
2016
$392 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $23,500
$33,500
2014
$394 (−45.2%)
$10,000 + $23,500
$33,500
2013
$718
$61,100
Tax history for 79 Defoe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,295 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,260 (+421.5%)
2023
$433 (−0.4%)
2022
$435 (−2.3%)
2021
$445 (−0.2%)
2020
$446
2019
$446 (+11.9%)
2018
$399 (−0.2%)
2017
$400 (+1.9%)
2016
$392 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $23,500
$33,500
2014
$394 (−45.2%)
$10,000 + $23,500
$33,500
2013
$718
$61,100
*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
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Henry County
APN
086-00-034A
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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, Driveway
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: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Living Areas
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Rooms Total: 8
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Outside Entry
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 0
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: Primary Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Dining Room
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Laundry
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Bedroom
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Partial
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Cleared, DeadEnd
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Cleared: Yes
Corner: Yes
Dead End: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: NONE
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1180.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1967
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Above Grade Finished: 1,180
Below Grade Unfin: 370
Living Area: 1180.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 860
Tax Lot: 003
Financial Information
Yes
Closing Costs and Prepaids: 6000
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Electric
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Location Information
Directions: From Shelbyville- take Hwy 43 towards Cropper, approximately 5 miles to Magruder Pike. Left on Magruder Pike, approximately 2 miles to Hwy 43. Left onto Hwy 43, then a slight right to stay on Hwy 43, then almost immediate slight right onto 421 S. Approximately 2 miles on 421 S to Defoe Rd, on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Henry County
APN: 086-00-034A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-07-13T05:16:18Z
Around this home
Schools
Wright Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.9mi
4/10
Shelby County East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi
6/10
Shelby County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$227,000 – $274,000
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