Welcome to your perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom home offers thoughtfully designed living space, set on a spacious 0.45-acre lot just steps from the water.
Step inside to find a home that has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. The kitchen is a standout feature with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and updated appliances, all complemented by durable luxury vinyl plank flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the home. The updated bathroom adds a modern touch, while major system upgrades—including a new roof, new sewer field lines, and a newer HVAC (approx. 5 years old)—provide peace of mind for years to come.
Outdoors, this property truly shines. Sit on your rocking chair front porch with a view of the lake. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard offering privacy and space to relax or entertain. Cool off in the above-ground pool, or take advantage of the fully finished 8x10 detached office, complete with electricity, insulation, and heating & air—perfect for remote work, a hobby space, or private retreat.
For those who love the outdoors, this location is hard to beat. Direct lake access sits right across the street, featuring a convenient pull-off area ideal for launching kayaks or small boats, along with a great fishing spot just steps from your front door. Plus, Defeated Creek Campground is less than 3 miles away, offering even more opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
This home delivers the lifestyle buyers are looking for—modern updates, functional space, and unbeatable access to the water—all at an incredible value.
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Price cut: $2.6K (7/2)
$369,900
537 Defeated Creek Hwy, Carthage, TN 37030
3beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1930
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Meridieth 615-804-3812,
Benchmark Realty, LLC 615-288-8292,
Kristen Meridieth,
Benchmark Realty, LLC
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3253629
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,434
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,434
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 200
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 027 04302 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carthage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,400
- Annual tax amount: $890
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $369,900-0.7%$258/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $372,500-0.6%$260/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+114.4%$261/sqft |
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| 5/21/2020 | Sold | $174,900$122/sqft |
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| 3/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $174,900+9.4%$122/sqft |
Source: Compass Tennessee, LLC #2128663 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2020 | Listing removed | $159,900$112/sqft |
Source: Dixon Group Realty, LLC #2087471 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2019 | Price change | $159,900-5.3%$112/sqft |
Source: Dixon Group Realty, LLC #2087471 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2019 | Price change | $168,900-0.6%$118/sqft |
Source: Dixon Group Realty, LLC #2087471 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $169,900+126.5%$118/sqft |
Source: Dixon Group Realty, LLC #2087471 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2019 | Sold | $75,000+40.2%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2008 | Sold | $53,500$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $890 | $51,350 |
| 2024 | $890 | $51,350 |
| 2023 | $890 +6.1% | $51,350 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $839 -21.6% | $48,400 +23.5% |
| 2021 | $1,069 | $39,175 |
| 2020 | $1,069 +149.9% | $39,175 +149.9% |
| 2019 | $428 +27.6% | $15,675 |
| 2018 | $335 +0.1% | $15,675 |
| 2017 | $335 +6.3% | $15,675 +15.5% |
| 2016 | $315 +0% | $13,575 |
| 2015 | $315 | $13,575 |
| 2014 | $315 +4% | $13,575 |
| 2013 | $303 | $13,575 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,575 -3% |
| 2010 | $307 | $14,000 |
| 2009 | $307 | $14,000 |
| 2008 | $307 +10% | $14,000 +10% |
| 2007 | $279 +32.9% | $12,725 +32.9% |
| 2006 | $210 -6.8% | $9,575 |
| 2005 | $225 +20.3% | $9,575 +1.8% |
| 2004 | $187 | $9,402 |
| 2002 | $187 | $9,402 +12.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,368 +2.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,142 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37030
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Defeated Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Smith County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
- 3/10Carthage Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Defeated Elementary
- Middle: Defeated Elementary
- High: Smith County High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Tennessee
- Smith County
- Pleasant Shade
- 37030
- 537 Defeated Creek Hwy





