$68,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

278 Ford Store Rd Ripley, TN 38063

2 Beds
1 Bath
800-999 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Starter home, downsizing, or looking to add to your rental portfolio? Allow THIS ONE to catch your eye! TAKE A LOOK! ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE 2 BR 1 Ba home with a carport!! Cute as can be and ready for a new owner! Located only minutes from town & COUNTY ONLY TAXES making it even more attractive! Call today for more information! **2nd bedroom is not pictured due to it currently being used as a storage room!**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emma Simpson

Unique Properties License #362347 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Wilson

Unique Properties License #256452

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $181

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 800-999 Sq Ft Home
  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Popcorn or blown ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Den
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 057LA 014.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$181

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Traditional
  • Detached Unit Type: General Residential
  • MLS Map #: 691
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 85
  • Prop Construction Status: Existing Property
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 800
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built: 1960
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 86
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • First Story Floor Plan: Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Room
  • Additional Bedroom Bathroom Info: All Bedrooms Down
  • Estimated Heated Sq Ft Range: 800-999
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Level 1, Shared Bath, Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Down: 2
  • Floors/Ceilings: Part Hardwood, Part Carpet, Textured Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Living Dining Kitchen: Separate Living Room, Separate Den, Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Connections
  • Other Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: Level 1, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor

Exterior Features

  • Misc Exterior: Porch
  • Exterior Windows: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Window(s)
  • Foundation: Conventional
  • Roof: Composition Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Number Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Display: C1D
  • Parking Storage: Driveway/Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Sewer: Public Water, Septic Tank

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Level
  • Acreage: 0.34
  • Lot Size: .34
  • Price Per Acre: 202941
  • Geo Subdivision: TN

Multi Family

  • Number Of Rooms: 5

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 057LA 014.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Dearth David and Dearth Tanya
Bought by
Kent Jessica
Seller's Agent
Emma Simpson
Unique Properties
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Wilson
Unique Properties
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$68,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-1.45%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.09%
Original Mortgage
$54,400
Outstanding Balance
$54,400
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,132

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Sanders Marie
Bought by
Dearth David and Dearh Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Sherrod Connie Watson
Bought by
Sanders Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2014
Sold by
Watson Steve
Bought by
Shrrod Connie Watson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Brad Haynes
Bought by
Steve Watson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1996
Sold by
Brad Haynes and Brad Vicky Y
Bought by
Brad Haynes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1994
Bought by
Haynes Brad and Haynes Vicky Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1992
Bought by
Simpson Raymond and Simpson Michelle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1992
Bought by
Simpson Julian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1987
Bought by
Simpson Julian and Simpson Cindy S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1981
Bought by
Rose Billy W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $68,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $68,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $14,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $20,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $14,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $22,000 --
Warranty Deed $10,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $54,400 New Conventional
Closed $54,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $14,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $68,000 -1.4% $85 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $69,000 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $181 $7,125 $825 $6,300
2023 $181 $7,125 $825 $6,300
2022 $181 $7,125 $825 $6,300
2021 $181 $7,125 $825 $6,300
2020 $192 $7,125 $825 $6,300
2019 $192 $6,500 $1,025 $5,475
2018 $192 $6,500 $1,025 $5,475
2017 $193 $6,500 $1,025 $5,475
2016 $193 $6,500 $1,025 $5,475
2015 $217 $6,500 $1,025 $5,475
2014 $217 $7,475 $1,025 $6,450
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Emma Simpson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Emma Simpson

    Unique Properties

    (731) 413-3144

    193 Total Sales

    Emma Simpson
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  • Barbara Wilson

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Barbara Wilson

    Unique Properties

    (731) 635-6749

    284 Total Sales

    Barbara Wilson
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Map

Source: Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10199214

Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 057L-A-014.00

Tennessee Lauderdale County Ripley 38063

278 Ford Store Rd, Ripley, TN

This home is located at 278 Ford Store Rd, Ripley, TN 38063 and is currently priced at $68,000, approximately $68 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 278 Ford Store Rd is a home located in Lauderdale County with nearby schools including Halls Elementary School, Halls Junior High School, and Halls High School.

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