Vacation all year long when you live in this one of a kind ranch home that is perched above rolling grassland & is hidden from the road by mature woods & a stream. The long drive is owned & shared with two other homeowners. This home has hardwood floors and an updated kitchen. An open floor plan allows a dining area that opens to steps that lead out to the hot tub and back across through the family room that has a pellet stove and built-in bookcases and display shelves as well as an accordion door for separation from the living room. The two bedrooms are nice sized and have ample closets with a cedar closet accessible from the hall. The covered porch leads to the main access and there is a long hall with many storage closets. The front door looks out on the grasslands and natural habitat. There is a large storage shed to compliment the attached one car garage. This property is one of a kind both in location and in the home and its surroundings with ample space to add on or to expand.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
3.59 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gay Smith• Gay Smith/Associates
•937-507-4341 (agent)
•gsmith@woh.rr.com (agent)
•937-507-4341 (broker)
Bought with Robbin Bitner• BH&G Real Estate Big Hill
Vacation all year long when you live in this one of a kind 2 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch home that is perched above rolling grassland and is hidden from the road by mature woods and a stream. The long drive is owned and shared with two other homeowners. This home has hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with a cooktop and wall oven and refrigerator and dishwasher. An open floor plan allows a dining area that opens to steps that lead out to the hot tub and back across through the family room that has a pellet stove for winter and built-in bookcases and display shelves as well as an accordion door for separation from the living room if two areas might be wanted. The two bedrooms are nice sized and have ample closets with a cedar closet accessible from the hall. The covered porch leads to the main access and there is a long hall with many storage closets as you enter from the garage. The front door looks out on the grasslands and natural habitat. There is a large storage shed to compliment the attached one car garage. This property is one of a kind both in location and in the home and its surroundings with ample space to add on or to expand. Guaranteed privacy and assured peaceful living!
Public Records
Jun 14, 1999
Sold
$98,600
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,286 (−0.1%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2024
$1,287 (−4.2%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2023
$1,344 (+38.0%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2022
$974 (−42.2%)
$13,139 + $28,756
$41,895
2021
$1,686
$13,139 + $28,756
$41,895
2020
$1,686 (+22.0%)
$37,540 + $82,160
$119,700
2019
$1,383 (+3.9%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2018
$1,330 (−0.6%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2017
$1,338 (+5.2%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2016
$1,272 (−0.3%)
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
2015
$1,276 (+0.2%)
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
2014
$1,274
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
Tax history for 1382 Childrens Home Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,286 (−0.1%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2024
$1,287 (−4.2%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2023
$1,344 (+38.0%)
$16,251 + $40,576
$56,827
2022
$974 (−42.2%)
$13,139 + $28,756
$41,895
2021
$1,686
$13,139 + $28,756
$41,895
2020
$1,686 (+22.0%)
$37,540 + $82,160
$119,700
2019
$1,383 (+3.9%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2018
$1,330 (−0.6%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2017
$1,338 (+5.2%)
$10,670 + $23,300
$33,970
2016
$1,272 (−0.3%)
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
2015
$1,276 (+0.2%)
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
2014
$1,274
$8,630 + $23,720
$32,350
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,459
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
362203351002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: One
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Interior Features
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.59
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.59 Acres
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Lease Information
Sale Or Lease Indicator: For Sale
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Septic Available, Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,459
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Shelby County
APN: 362203351002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Sidney Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Sidney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $318,000
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