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Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$145Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joshua Kirby• Blackwell Realty & Auction
Contact: 6154893266
Bought with Christopher (Chris) Steele• Blackwell Realty & Auction
Est. $1,770 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 178 Spring St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3134193
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$175,500
$145/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2026
Listed
$199,900
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 2003
Sold
$43,000
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 2001
Sold
$3,000
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,008
2024
$1,008
2023
$1,008
2022
$1,008 (+14.5%)
2021
$880 (−6.5%)
2020
$941
2019
$941 (+18.1%)
2018
$797
2017
$797 (+0.8%)
2016
$791
2015
$791
2014
$791 (+2.7%)
2013
$770
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
87 ft.
Lot depth
94 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Smith County
APN
054H F 02102 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Range
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,212
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: 87 X 94 /
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,008
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Carthage Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Smith County Middle School
High School: Smith County High School
Location Information
Directions: I-40 to exit 258. North towards Carthage. Turn Left on upper ferry @ the first light you come to. Then Right on Spring St. Home on Right. See sign.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Smith County
APN: 054H F 02102 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1212
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1212
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Carthage Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Smith County Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Smith County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% 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
Carthage, TN • 37030
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.