For sale

Price cut: $14.6K (6/8)

$224,900

1040 Buffalo Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

2beds

1,678sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

0.55 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$134/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Expansive yard

Discover this classic 1,678 sq ft 2 Bed 1.5 Bath home w/ upstairs bonus room (currently used as two separate bedroom spaces, HB upstairs) on spacious 0.55-acre lot. Located just inside Cookeville city limits, this residence offers the perfect peace of mind with some significant updates including; $7000 storm shelter, new plumbing in 2018, new water heater July 2025 Main floor layout is functional and designed to be handicap accessible. Outdoors you will find one deck to the side exit of the home, with room to add another out back overlooking the expansive yard. The detached 2-car garage, and barn provide equipment, vehicle, and other additional space for storage. All kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer remain. This property combines essential updates with the charm of a 1950s build, making it a rare find in the Cookeville area. **Home is being sold "AS-IS"** Seller if offering to purchase a home warranty for the buyer up to $750 paid at closing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
Partial bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas, Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: One, Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,678
Total interior livable area: 1,678 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage, Main Level
Has garage: Yes
Covered spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Patio, Deck, Stoop

Lot

Size: 0.55 Acres
Dimensions: 118 x 208
Features: Wooded, Cleared

Details

Additional structures: Barn(s)
Parcel number: 097.02

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Frame
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cookeville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $134/sqft
Tax assessed value: $166,400
Annual tax amount: $1,518
Date on market: 1/19/2026
Road surface type: Paved

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/8/2026	Price change	$224,900-6.1%$134/sqft
Source: UCMLS #241670 Report a problem
5/18/2026	Price change	$239,500-3.6%$143/sqft
Source: UCMLS #241670 Report a problem
4/15/2026	Price change	$248,500-5.3%$148/sqft
Source: UCMLS #241670 Report a problem
2/26/2026	Price change	$262,500-5.9%$156/sqft
Source: UCMLS #241670 Report a problem
1/19/2026	Listed for sale	$279,000+114.6%$166/sqft
Source: UCMLS #241670 Report a problem
3/12/2018	Sold	$130,000-3.7%$77/sqft
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1870892 Report a problem
1/20/2018	Price change	$134,999-3.6%$80/sqft
Source: Parrish & Associates #1870892 Report a problem
1/10/2018	Price change	$139,999-4%$83/sqft
Source: Parrish & Associates #1870892 Report a problem
11/9/2017	Price change	$145,900-2.7%$87/sqft
Source: Results MLS Realtors #183016 Report a problem
10/19/2017	Listed for sale	$149,999+25%$89/sqft
Source: Results MLS Realtors #183016 Report a problem
9/11/2017	Sold	$120,000+44.6%$72/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/26/2005	Sold	$83,000+12.2%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/1/2004	Sold	$74,000+1.6%$44/sqft
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6/3/2002	Sold	$72,837$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,518 +2%	$41,600
2024	$1,489	$41,600
2023	$1,489 +8.7%	$41,600
2022	$1,369	$41,600
2021	--	$41,600 +32.7%
2020	$1,228 +33.8%	$31,350
2019	$917 -18%	$31,350
2018	$1,119 +78.2%	$31,350 +78.1%
2017	$628	$17,600
2016	$628 -3.7%	$17,600
2015	$652 -5.3%	$17,600 -5.3%
2014	$688	$18,577
2013	$688 -0.1%	$18,577
2012	$689 +6.1%	$18,577
2011	$649	$18,577
2010	--	$18,577 +5.9%
2009	$635	$17,546
2008	$635 +63.3%	$17,546 +51.6%
2007	$389 +3.7%	$11,577
2006	$375 +1.8%	$11,577 +9.4%
2005	$368	$10,578
2004	$368 +5.2%	$10,578
2002	$350	$10,578
2001	--	$10,578 -75%
2000	--	$42,310

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