Smith County property record for 169 Difficult Rd, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 3.02 acres (131,551 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $141 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 014-024.00 |
| Primary APN | 014-024.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 131,551 sqft (3.02 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 169 DIFFICULT RD |
|---|---|
| City | CARTHAGE |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 1 UNREGISTERED PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | JERRY A NIXON #18 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 975000 |
169 Difficult Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Smith County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 DIFFICULT RD, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-2370 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Deed Book / Page | 243 / 108 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 169 DIFFICULT RD, CARTHAGE, TN 37030 |
| Document Number | 0000002848 |
| Book / Page | 519 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 88 DIFFICULT RD, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-2370 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Difficult Rd was $141.
Source: Smith County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Smith County |
| Unified School District | Smith County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141.00 | $8,150 Land $4,825 Building $3,325 | $32,600 Land $19,300 Building $13,300 |
| 2023 | $8,150 (-40.62%) Land $4,825 Building $3,325 | ||
| 2022 | $13,725 Land $4,825 Building $8,900 | $32,600 Land $19,300 Building $13,300 | |
| 2019 | $270.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Difficult Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 169 Difficult Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 72% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CORDELL HULL UTILITY DISTRICT serves 3,220 people · EPA ID TN0000096 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2023 Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| North Central Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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