Smith County property record for 53 Difficult Rd, Carthage, TN 37030 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080017 04501 |
| Primary APN | 080017 04501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 254 ft deep x 136 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 DIFFICULT RD |
|---|---|
| City | CARTHAGE |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37030-2372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 975000 |
Source: Smith County records · APN 080017 04501
Assessment roll updated May 20, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 DIFFICULT RD, CARTHAGE, TN 37030-2372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000233180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 233 / 180 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Smith County records · Assessment roll updated May 20, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Smith County |
| Unified School District | Smith County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $697.00 (+22.28%) | $40,200 (-) Land $2,700 Building $37,500 | |
| 2023 | $40,200 (+25.53%) Land $2,700 Building $37,500 | ||
| 2022 | $32,025 Land $2,700 Building $29,325 | $160,800 Land $10,800 Building $150,000 | |
| 2019 | $570.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Smith County (47159C), updated February 14, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 471599750003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 28% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,556 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 25 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Telephone Cooperative | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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