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524 Elm St, Smithville, TN, 37166

6beds
4baths
3,000sqft
$370,900
$124price/sqft
$2,441/moest. monthly cost
$97,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Exceptional Investment Opportunity – Two Homes for the Price of One! Unlock incredible income potential with this rare and versatile property in Smithville. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, generate rental income, create a multi-generational living arrangement, or offset your mortgage by living in one side and renting the other, this property offers endless possibilities. Tucked away on a peaceful private street and situated on nearly an acre of land, this unique property features 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 2 full kitchens. Designed to function as either one expansive residence or two separate living spaces, it provides the flexibility today's buyers are searching for. Separate entrances and dividing doors allow each side to operate independently while still offering the option to easily convert the property back into one large home. The layout is ideal for long-term rentals, short-term rental opportunities (subject to local regulations), guest quarters, or a private in-law suite. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of country living while remaining conveniently close to the heart of Smithville. Properties offering this level of versatility, income potential, and living space rarely come available. Whether you're an investor, homeowner, or both, this is a unique opportunity to maximize value and create multiple streams of opportunity from one exceptional property.

Getting Around

20
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
39
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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5/10
Dekalb Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.4 mi
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1968

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Range,Trash Compactor,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 6

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area above ground: 3,000

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,000
  • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 064 01407 000
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.94 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Covered spaces: 4
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather
Drought
Earthquake
Hail

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Tennessee Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,875$22,500
Home Insurance $218$2,616
Property Taxes $105$1,260
Electricity $243$2,925
Total$2,441$29,292

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$83,691/yr
40% on housing$73,230/yr
45% on housing$65,093/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.1%
11.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.5%
4.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$124This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 37166$186
DeKalb County$192

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 37166
DeKalb County$180

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-17Price change$370,900
2026-05-22Listed for sale$385,900
2025-06-17Listing removed$429,900
2024-11-26Listed for sale$429,900
1998-12-10Sold$55,000
1997-01-13Sold$60,000
1996-11-07Sold$50,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJeffrey Jolley
BrokerageOnward Real Estate

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