Passive solar 3BR/2BA home in Upper Essex Heights with floor to ceiling windows overlooking 3/4 acre wooded lot, organic materials throughout. Meticulously cared for with only 2 owners;designed and built by local artist, the late Ruth Smith. Organic materials used throughout the home. Wild cherry paneling, with rubbed cedar ceilings and Colorado red stone floors carried from indoor to outdoor. Look for the fossils embedded in several of the stones. Exceptional natural field stone fireplace wall with fossils and geodes. Red wall in family room on 2nd floor is plumbed for a wet bar. Huge laundry room on 2nd floor. Original cork floors on 3rd level. Cherry kitchen updated in 1999 opens to dining and living room, creating perfect environment for entertaining. Breakfast bar features Ruth Smith’s hand-fired tile work including a self portrait. Ivy on outside of home from Buckingham Palace. Private screened porch off kitchen is a perfect retreat. 200 amp electrical service. A Must See Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by HEATHER HERNDON• Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Bought with NON-MBR 'SOLD' NON-MBR 'SOLD'• NON-MEMBER REALTOR 'SOLD'
Passive solar 3BR/2BA home in Upper Essex Heights with floor to ceiling windows overlooking 3/4 acre wooded lot, organic materials throughout. Meticulously cared for with only 2 owners; designed and built by local artist, the late Ruth Smith. Organic materials used throughout the home. Wild cherry paneling, with rubbed cedar ceilings and Colorado red stone floors carried from indoor to outdoor. Look for the fossils embedded in several of the stones. Exceptional natural field stone fireplace wall with fossils and geodes. Red wall in family room on 2nd floor is plumbed for a wet bar. Huge laundry room on 2nd floor. Original cork floors on 3rd level. Cherry kitchen updated in 1999 opens to dining and living room, creating perfect environment for entertaining. Breakfast bar features Ruth
REALCOMP #55021055106
Jun 15, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$87/sq ft
Mar 1, 2018
Listed
$264,900
$94/sq ft
Passive solar 3BR/2BA home in Upper Essex Heights with floor to ceiling windows overlooking 3/4 acre wooded lot, organic materials throughout. Meticulously cared for with only 2 owners; designed and built by local artist, the late Ruth Smith. Organic materials used throughout the home. Wild cherry paneling, with rubbed cedar ceilings and Colorado red stone floors carried from indoor to outdoor. Look for the fossils embedded in several of the stones. Exceptional natural field stone fireplace wall with fossils and geodes. Red wall in family room on 2nd floor is plumbed for a wet bar. Huge laundry room on 2nd floor. Original cork floors on 3rd level. Cherry kitchen updated in 1999 opens to dining and living room, creating perfect environment for entertaining. Breakfast bar features Ruth Smith???s hand-fired tile work including a self portrait. Ivy on outside of home from Buckingham Palace. Private screened porch off kitchen is a perfect retreat. 200 amp electrical service. A Must See Home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,171 (+2.0%)
2024
$8,014 (+4.1%)
2023
$7,699 (+4.8%)
2022
$7,346 (+0.3%)
2021
$7,325 (+1.0%)
2020
$7,253 (+3.1%)
2019
$7,037 (+36.3%)
2018
$5,164 (+11.8%)
2017
$4,617 (+2.4%)
2016
$4,510 (+2.0%)
2014
$4,421
Tax history for 2010 Dale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,171 (+2.0%)
2024
$8,014 (+4.1%)
2023
$7,699 (+4.8%)
2022
$7,346 (+0.3%)
2021
$7,325 (+1.0%)
2020
$7,253 (+3.1%)
2019
$7,037 (+36.3%)
2018
$5,164 (+11.8%)
2017
$4,617 (+2.4%)
2016
$4,510 (+2.0%)
2014
$4,421
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
210 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
3-309600000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
R-1
One Family Residential District
The R-1 one-family residential district is established for low to medium density single-family residential neighborhoods. The regulations are intended to stabilize, protect and encourage the residential character of the district and prohibit all activities of a commercial nature. Development is limited to single unit dwellings, home occupations, plus certain conditional uses that are compatible and convenient to the residents in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Built in Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Other
Room Description: Enc Porch
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Building Area Total: 2,832
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1958
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2832.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $4,559.50
Tax Assessed Value: $102,500
Financial Information
Has Home Warranty
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
School Information
High School District: Jackson
Location Information
Directions: Kibby-Glen-Broadcrest-Dale
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 3-309600000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Jackson Public Schools website to verify.
Cascades School
Public K-5 • 0.7mi
3/10
Middle School At Parkside
Public 6-8 • 0.5mi
4/10
Jackson County Jail
Public 9-12 • 1.6mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $445,000
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