Custom built home on 6.2 acres. Massive front porch. Gourmet Kitchen with granite counter tops, lots of cabinet and counter space. sun room, music room, formal dining room, 2nd master suite, tornado room, 3 car garage, workshop, , list goes on and on.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by William Murdock• Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Memphis Area Association of Realtors(R) MLS #3266609
Aug 19, 2013
Sold
$665,000
$121/sq ft
Mar 6, 2013
Listed
$669,900
$122/sq ft
MLSU #2282461
Feb 27, 2013
Listed
$649,900
$118/sq ft
+25
You often hear the term "custom home" and sadly it is often miss-used. A custom home is a one-of-a-kind home that is designed for a specific location and built for the pickiest of buyers. 285 Gaines Road in Hernando is just that home and you should place it on your must see list. From the moment you enter the beautiful wrought iron and brick gates you realize you are somewhere special. The massive front porch seems to extend a warm invitation into the home and once inside you find yourself in a very impressive marble entry. From there your attention is immediately draw to a stunning fireplace that is bricked from floor to ceiling and is the center piece of the 20 X 24 great room that has built in shelves and comes complete with a 65 inch TV and audio media system. The gourmet kitchen with a sea of granite is an exceptional place to prepare meals for your family or Holiday feast for everyone. This kitchen has a 15 x 15 eat in area, an abundance of cabinets, built in refrigerator/freezer, ice maker and other upgraded appliances to include a six burner gas stove with grill, heat lamps, and warming oven. The master suite has a gas fireplace and a solon bath with an air jetted tub, walk in shower, and heated floors. The sound proof 16 x 8 laundry room is conveniently located next to the master bath. This home also offers an office with wood panel walls, sun room, music room, a grand formal dining room, a second down stairs master suite, basement/tornado room, heated and cooled 44 x 27 three car garage sandwiched between a workshop and storage room. Upstairs has a large media room and plenty of storage. The sunroom leads to an in ground pool and pond all on 6.2 manicured acres. From Lutron lights to foam insulation in the walls this home has a lot to offer. It has been said that a picture is worth a 1000 words, feel free to look through the attached photos and setup your private showing today. *****An additional 7+/- acres with barn are also available to purchase. Barn is 36x36 up to 6 stalls with auto water, electric fans, 30amp 220, auto fly sprayer, and a 36x15 lean-to. ***
Public Records
Sep 20, 2000
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,264 (+19.8%)
2024
$4,393
2023
$4,393
2022
$4,393
2021
$4,393 (+8.6%)
2020
$4,046
2019
$4,046
2018
$4,046 (+1.6%)
2017
$3,982 (+0.2%)
2016
$3,973
2015
$3,973
2014
$3,973
2013
$3,973
Tax history for 285 Gaines Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,264 (+19.8%)
2024
$4,393
2023
$4,393
2022
$4,393
2021
$4,393 (+8.6%)
2020
$4,046
2019
$4,046
2018
$4,046 (+1.6%)
2017
$3,982 (+0.2%)
2016
$3,973
2015
$3,973
2014
$3,973
2013
$3,973
*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
4
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,657
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeSoto County
APN
408112020 0000901
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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Agricultural District
The agricultural districts included in this chapter are intended to achieve the following objectives: To provide area for agricultural and rural uses within the County area.; To encourage a vigorous agricultural industry within the County's zoning jurisdiction.; To ensure that urban/suburban development occurs contiguous to existing urbanized or urbanizing areas.; To prevent premature urban development in areas which are not adequately served by public facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 3
Parking/Storage: More Than 3 Covered Spaces
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Lower): 3
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Down: 3
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17 x 17
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
# of Stories: 2
Floors/Ceilings: Part Carpet
Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 24
Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Dining Room Dimensions: 15x15
Living Room Dimensions: 20x24
Living/Dining/Kitchen: Separate Dining Room, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Island In Kitchen
Den/Great Room Dimensions: 15x15
Additional Bedroom/Bathroom Info: 1 or More BR Down, Master Bedroom Down, Two Masters, Split Bedroom Plan, Luxury Master Bathroom, Double Vanity Bathroom , Separate Tub & Shower
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Description: Inground
Miscellaneous Exterior: Pool Heater
Exterior/Windows: Brick Veneer
Land Information
Acreage: 6
Lot Information
Parcel ID: 285GAINESRD291S
Lot Size: 6.2 Acres
Lot Description: Level
Area: 291S
Property Information
Detached Single Family
Style: Traditional
Property Construction Status: Existing Property
Approx Heated Sq. Ft. Range: 5500 - 5999
Year Built: 2001
Financial
Tax Information
Annual County Tax: $4,211
Utilities
Utility Information
Heating: Central, Gas
Cooling: Central
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Detached Unit Type: General Residential
Location Details
Directions: South on 51, Right on Gaines, Home is on Left
MAAR Subdivision Name: Wheeler Farms
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,657
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: DeSoto County
APN: 408112020 0000901
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
Hernando Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
9/10
Hernando High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$978,000 – $1.18M
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