$262,000
$7K PRICE DROP

121 Smith-Ballard St Richmond, KY 40475

Estimated payment $1,462/month

Total Views 11,808
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,790 Sq Ft
$146 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Historic Elegance Near EKU—Lovingly Maintained Home
This timeless gem offers vintage character and modern updates just a block from campus. Enjoy a spacious first-floor primary bedroom, three upstairs bedrooms, and a classic clawfoot tub. Gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace create a warm welcome, while the updated kitchen and baths blend style with convenience. Gardens provide a serene retreat, and the carport offers easy parking. Buyers can opt to relocate the laundry from basement to pantry—estimate available. With only a few owners over the decades, this home has been lovingly maintained and is sold As Is. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood.

Listing Agent

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty License #205403 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $409

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Block Foundation
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Glenn Marshall Elementary School
  • Michael Caudill Middle School
  • Not Applicable Middle School
  • Madison Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R009-0013-0036

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$409

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1790.0
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Elementary School: Glenn Marshall
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Middle or Junior School: Michael Caudill
  • Location Tax Legal Info:High School: Madison Central
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Intermediate School: Not Applicable
  • Contract Info:On Market Date: 2025-05-06
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Acres: 0.241
  • General Property Description:Above Grade Finished Area: 1790.0
  • General Property Description:Below Grade Unfinished Area: 354.0
  • General Property Description:Waterfront: No
  • Utilities:Electricity2: Electricity Connected
  • Utilities Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Water Connected
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Dimensional Style: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Attic:Attic YN: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas3: Natural Gas Connected
  • Foundation Details:Block3: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Pool Features:Pool YN: No
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • View:Trees: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Attic:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Home Warranty Information:Home Warranty YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Mid-Century: Yes
  • Stories:One and One Half: Yes
  • General Property Description:Finished Area Total: 1790.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary First Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Walk-Up Access, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Storm Window(s), Insulated Windows
  • Basement:Unfinished2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary First Floor: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Up Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room3: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Park: Yes
  • General Property Description:_pound_ of Primary Bedrooms: 1
  • Rooms:_pound_ of Bedrooms2: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storm Door(s)
  • Roof: Dimensional Style
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick Veneer
  • Fencing: Other
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty: No
  • List Price: 262000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Handicap Accessible YN: No
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Window Features:Storm Window(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Garage Features:Garage YN: No
  • Carport Features:Carport YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Carport Features:Detached Carport: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Glenn Marshall
  • High School: Madison Central
  • Middle or Junior School: Michael Caudill

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500.0
  • Parcel Number: R009-0013-0036

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $409 $89,000 $0 $0
2023 $414 $89,000 $0 $0
2022 $63 $89,000 $0 $0
2021 $481 $89,000 $0 $0
2020 $462 $85,000 $0 $0
2019 $465 $85,000 $0 $0
2018 $762 $75,000 $0 $0
2017 $754 $75,000 $0 $0
2016 $748 $75,000 $0 $0
2015 $730 $75,000 $0 $0
2014 $718 $75,000 $0 $0
2012 $718 $75,000 $75,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $262,000 -2.6% $146 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $269,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $28,218 Stand Alone Second
Closed $98,298 FHA
Closed $15,000 New Conventional
Closed $5,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 25009405

ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

APN: R009-0013-0036