Welcome home to the perfect starter home, vacation home, and/or Airbnb! Named one of Airbnb's coveted "Guest Favorites" with a 4.99 guest rating, this cozy cottage near Center Hill Lake is located in one of Smithville's most desirable areas on .83 acres! Offered fully furnished and turnkey, everything in the home is included - all furniture and furnishings, linens, kitchenware, even the hot tub. This cottage is also the perfect fit for retirees or first-time homebuyers. Neat as a pin, this 2 BR 1 BA home is 864 sq ft but feels so spacious with its open concept kitchen/dining/living area. Fully gutted & completed in 2020 w/new roof, windows, HVAC, tankless water heater, appliances, laminate flooring, screen porch & deck. Well-appointed kitchen w/abundant cabinets, stainless appliances & breakfast bar seating. Both bedrooms are spacious, featuring a king bed and a queen trundle bed and wall-mounted TVs. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive screen porch with woods view from the hot tub, large front deck & fire pit. Long flat driveway fits 2 trucks/boats & 2 cars for all your guests. Termite contract in place. Ideally located only 10 mins to Hurricane Marina/I-40/Smithville retail/restaurants, 5 mins to Hurricane Bridge boat ramp & 1 hr/Nashville airport. No HOA, in a quiet setting. A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Christina (Chris) Sneed• Center Hill Realty
Contact: 6154815223
Bought with Dino Cates• EXIT Cross Roads Realty Livingston
Most affordable home in a pretty setting. Neighboring homes are of higher value and well maintained. Open floor plan gives quite a comfortable use of the space. * CRS tax records indicate 2 acres for the lot size; CRS notes as a detached garage - there is none. The buyer responsible to satisfy self as to the correct lot size and boundaries. * * Deed book and Page Number has not been updated in CRS, this is the information in CRS as of listing date. Buyer responsible for all items of importance to them including but not limited to: square footage, lot size, boundaries, availability of utilities, condition of electrical/plumbing/roof/septic. Property sold as-is. Agents please read the information noted in Agent Only section regarding required information to submit an offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$617
2024
$617 (+25.4%)
2023
$492 (+15.8%)
2022
$425 (−21.6%)
2021
$542
Tax history for 389 Ponder Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$617
2024
$617 (+25.4%)
2023
$492 (+15.8%)
2022
$425 (−21.6%)
2021
$542
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
053 01903 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 8
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Open Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 20x11
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Redecorated
Appliances: Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Range
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Fencing: Partial
Property Information
Other Equipment: Air Purifier
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 864
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 Features: Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.83
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.83
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $492
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Water Available, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Smithville Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: DeKalb Middle School
High School: De Kalb County High School
Location Information
Directions: From Smithville, take Cookeville Highway/Hwy 56 North to Ponder Road, turn right. Home is the 3rd on the left. Sign in yard.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2010
County: DeKalb County
APN: 053 01903 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Home Information
Living Area: 864
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 864
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: EXIST
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Dekalb Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
5/10
De Kalb County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $282,000
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