Private, Acreage, Close to town, Could be just what you are looking for in a home!! This 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath custom built home sits on 7.17 acres m/l only minutes from town, churches, convenient stores, yet no close neighbors. Acreage is mostly wooded but plenty of cleared for a garden, to build a barn, park vehicles, do what you want since land is unrestricted. House has a newer Carrier central heat and air system, well water, lots of cabinets, closets, a partial basement that could serve as a storm shelter, lots of wood flooring and walls, electrical outlets everywhere, and the façade is mostly covered in native rock that was sourced from a nearby stream. Outside walls of this house are 10 inches thick. Outbuildings included a two-car garage, two storage buildings with one having concrete flooring, and an equipment shed. Property has approximately 8 acres of woods, a raised garden, flagpole, back covered deck, gravel drive, and maybe most importantly, no view of neighbor's houses!! By the way, Lake Cumberland marinas and boat ramps are only minutes away!
For sale
$299,900
1265 Thornton Rd, Russell Springs, KY 42642
2beds
1,584sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
7.17 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partial basementRaised gardenEquipment shedLots of cabinetsTwo-car garageElectrical outlets everywhereBack covered deck
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larry Emerson 270-566-2600,
Golden Rule - Wilson Real Estate & Auction #2 LLC
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26007877
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,584
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Trees/Woods, Farm
Lot
- Size: 7.17 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0430000060.01
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rural
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Russell Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,800
- Annual tax amount: $270
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,518/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900$189/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270 +106.6% | $74,800 +25.1% |
| 2023 | $130 -30.6% | $59,800 |
| 2022 | $188 -1.4% | $59,800 |
| 2021 | $191 -7% | $59,800 |
| 2020 | $205 +0.1% | $59,800 |
| 2019 | $205 -7.1% | $59,800 |
| 2018 | $220 | $59,800 |
| 2017 | -- | $59,800 0% |
| 2016 | -- | $59,806 +0% |
| 2015 | -- | $59,800 -14.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $70,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,643/mo
Principal & interest
$1496
Property taxes
$147
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 42642
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Salem Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10Russell County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 4/10Russell County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Russell Co
- Middle: Russell Co
- High: Russell Co
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Kentucky
- Russell County
- Russell Springs
- 42642
- 1265 Thornton Rd







