NEAT BRICK RANCH HOME LOCATED IN CITY LIMITS. PUBLIC WATER AND PUBLIC SEWER. LIVING ROOM HAS LARGE PICTURE WINDOW AND HARDWOOD FLOOR. OPEN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM WITH SLIDING DOOR GOING OUT TO THE PATIO. ONE BEDROOM WITH BUILT IN BOOK CASES BEING USED AS A HOME OFFICE. FENCED BACK YARD WITH OUT BUILDING WITH ELECTRICITY. HOME HAS NEW GUTTERS AND NEWER WINDOWS AND ROOF. HOT WATER HEATER 2016
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kathy Key• Purple Martin Realty, Inc.
Bought with Jean Jollay• Wilkinson ERA Real Estate
MOVE IN READY - MANY UPDATES - NEW ROOF-NEW WINDOWS FENCED BACK YARD WITH STORAGE BLDG -COULD BE USED AS A WORK SHOP. LARGE KITCHEN WITH NICE STORAGE. BEATIFUL WOOD FLOORS GOOD LOCATION
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,851 (+1.8%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2024
$1,819 (+0.3%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2023
$1,814 (−2.4%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2022
$1,860 (+35.1%)
$16,500 + $139,500
$156,000
2021
$1,376 (+29.5%)
$16,500 + $139,500
$156,000
2020
$1,063 (+0.8%)
$16,500 + $103,800
$120,300
2019
$1,055 (+53.5%)
$16,500 + $103,800
$120,300
2018
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2017
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2015
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2014
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
Tax history for 260 Smith Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,851 (+1.8%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2024
$1,819 (+0.3%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2023
$1,814 (−2.4%)
$16,500 + $157,400
$173,900
2022
$1,860 (+35.1%)
$16,500 + $139,500
$156,000
2021
$1,376 (+29.5%)
$16,500 + $139,500
$156,000
2020
$1,063 (+0.8%)
$16,500 + $103,800
$120,300
2019
$1,055 (+53.5%)
$16,500 + $103,800
$120,300
2018
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2017
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2015
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
2014
$687
$11,600 + $65,000
$76,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,426
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutherford County
APN
429161
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Room 1 Beds Total: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Baths Full: 1
Room 1 Baths Half: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: None
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room
Other Rooms Information
Room None Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Type: None
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Cable Available
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front,Patio
Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.44
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: FROM MAIN STREET FOREST CITY TAKE WEST MAIN TOWARD SPINDALE. TURN RIGHT ON SMITH GROVE ROAD. HOME WILL BE ON RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,426
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Rutherford County
APN: 429161
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1426
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1426
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1426
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
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Schools
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
East Rutherford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
Rutherford Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $276,000
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