Last Sold Price
1 bed480 sqft$221/sqft
1490 Ford Rd, Baxter, TN 38544

Description

Built in 2023 | fully furnished | 1 bed 1 bath | Granite countertops, LVP flooring | Wall of windows with seasonal lake views | Go off grid - Incinerator toilet & stored water system | Covered back deck | Minutes from Cookeville Boat Dock & town | Ideal for personal retreat or short-term rental | Cozy Modern Tiny Cabin with seasonal Center Hill Lake Views – Fully Furnished | Take it easy and unwind at this one-of-a-kind 2023-built tiny cabin overlooking the tranquil Shady Cove section of Center Hill...Built in 2023 | fully furnished | 1 bed 1 bath | Granite countertops, LVP flooring | Wall of windows with seasonal lake views | Go off grid - Incinerator toilet & stored water system | Covered back deck | Minutes from Cookeville Boat Dock & town | Ideal for personal retreat or short-term rental | Cozy Modern Tiny Cabin with seasonal Center Hill Lake Views – Fully Furnished | Take it easy and unwind at this one-of-a-kind 2023-built tiny cabin overlooking the tranquil Shady Cove section of Center Hill Lake | Whether you’re looking for your own peaceful escape or a ready-to-go Airbnb investment, this turnkey property offers everything you need in a compact and stylish package | Step inside to an airy, open-concept living space with soaring ceilings and a full wall of windows that frame breathtaking views | The sleek kitchen features granite countertops, an island for dining or prep, a microwave, & refrigerator | Durable LVP flooring throughout | The cozy bedroom includes a queen-size bed and closet, while the bathroom offers modern off-grid convenience with an incinerating toilet, a shower, pedestal sink, and bidet | Comfort is assured year-round thanks to a mini-split heating and cooling unit | Step out onto a peaceful covered deck—your personal perch above the lake | Unwind around the firepit | With a short drive into town or to the Cookeville Boat Dock and lakeside restaurant, you're close to everything while still feeling worlds away | Priced below appraisal |
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ginny Newell • Benchmark Realty, LLC
    P: (615) 481-7865 C: (615) 481-7865 ginnynewell@live.com

Property Details for 1490 Ford Road

Status
MLS #
2963658
Days on Market
81
Taxes
$301 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2023
Lot Size
-
Subdivision Name
N/A
View
Lake
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$120,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

84.4%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Benchmark Realty, LLC, Ginny Newell (615.481.7865)

Sold By Market Street Properties, LLC, Brandi Richards (615.500.1553)

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Building Information for 1490 Ford Road

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Property Information for 1490 Ford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I40 to exit 280, south on Baxter Rd, 8 miles then left on Ford Rd, 1.3 miles then left on Shady Cove Rd, 1490 Ford Rd will be on your right. Road is gravel and one lane, makes a sharp 180 turn. See pics for map.
  • Elementary School: Northside Elementary
  • High School: De Kalb County High School
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Middle Or Junior School: DeKalb Middle School
  • Mlg Can View: Yes
Parking
  • Total Non Garage Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Parking Total: 1.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Coop Association YN: No
Property
Building Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Vinyl
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Documents Count: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Existing
Utilities
  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Other
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Bedroom Information
  • Main Level Beds: 1
Exterior Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, No Dock
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Garage: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View YN: Yes

Property History for 1490 Ford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Closed

REALTRACS #2963658

$106,000
Nov 28, 2025

Price Change

REALTRACS #2963658

$112,900
Nov 26, 2025

Contract - Not Showing

REALTRACS #2963658

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Closed

REALTRACS #2963658

$106,000
11/28/2025

Price Change

REALTRACS #2963658

$112,900
11/26/2025

Contract - Not Showing

REALTRACS #2963658

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Schools near 1490 Ford Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Northside Elementary School
Public2 to 5

Dekalb Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb County High School
Public9 to 12

Smithville Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1490 Ford Road, Baxter, TN 38544
$106,000
1
480
$7,500
9,147
82,764
$380,000
3
1,756
46,609
$305,000
1
1,499
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Listing Courtesy of Benchmark Realty, LLC, Ginny Newell (615.481.7865)

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