Smith County property record for 299 Difficult Rd, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 6,780 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 172 acres (7,492,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Oct 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $3,009 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014-007.00 |
| Primary APN | 014-007.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,780 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,041 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,703 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,492,320 sqft (172 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 880 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 299 DIFFICULT RD |
|---|---|
| City | PLEASANT SHADE |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37145-3504 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | BOUNDARY DEED |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 975000 |
299 Difficult Rd, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Smith County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 299 DIFFICULT RD, PLEASANT SHADE, TN 37145-3504 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 114 / 286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050196 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 299 DIFFICULT RD, PLEASANT SHADE, TN 37145-3504 |
| Document Number | 0000050196 |
| Book / Page | 501 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25003683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 299 DIFFICULT RD, PLEASANT SHADE, TN 37145-3504 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 299 Difficult Rd was $3,009.
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 | $3,009.00 | $173,600 (-) Land $29,900 Building $143,700 | $995,500 Land $420,700 Building $574,800 |
| 2024 | $3,009.00 Additional exemption filed | $173,600 (-) Land $29,900 Building $143,700 | |
| 2023 | $173,600 (-) Land $29,900 Building $143,700 | ||
| 2022 | $173,600 Land $29,900 Building $143,700 | $995,500 Land $420,700 Building $574,800 | |
| 2019 | $2,819.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 299 Difficult Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 299 Difficult Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 3 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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