Unique opportunity to have the best of both worlds living in this 4-bedroom cottage- style home situated on 1.4 acres. Drive up on one of 2 circular drives to see the beautifully landscaped front and backyard. Front elevation shows sidewalk leading to a covered front porch where you can sit and take in some wildlife views. Backyard has plenty of room for a garden if you are so inclined. Enjoy breathtaking views from the covered back porch or the stone lined firepit. Semi-open concept living with family room open to the kitchen and dining. Primary bedroom and living areas are on the main level. Enjoy lovely nature settings that have a private feel and yet be conveniently located 15 minutes to Benton, Paducah or the lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$82Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cathy Mitchell• The Stables Realty Group
Bought with WKY Member (Historical)• Fallback Office WKY
Unique opportunity to have the best of both worlds living in this 4-bedroom cottage- style home situated on 1.4 acres. Drive up on one of 2 circular drives to see the beautifully landscaped front and backyard. Front elevation shows sidewalk leading to a covered front porch where you can sit and take in some wildlife views. Backyard has plenty of room for a garden if you are so inclined. Enjoy breathtaking views from the covered back porch or the stone lined firepit. Semi-open concept living with family room open to the kitchen and dining. Primary bedroom and living areas are on the main level. Enjoy lovely nature settings that have a private feel and yet be conveniently located 15 minutes to Benton, Paducah or the lake.
ImagineMLS #W118340
Oct 13, 2022
Sold
$245,000
$67/sq ft
Jul 14, 2022
Listed
$255,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 2015
Sold
$173,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,560 (+7.3%)
$15,000 + $250,000
$265,000
2024
$2,386 (−3.5%)
$15,000 + $230,000
$245,000
2023
$2,472 (+27.1%)
$15,000 + $230,000
$245,000
2022
$1,944 (+5.6%)
$10,000 + $175,000
$185,000
2021
$1,842 (−0.8%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2020
$1,856
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2019
$1,856 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2018
$1,864 (−0.1%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2017
$1,866 (−0.1%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2016
$1,868 (+33.6%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2014
$1,398 (−17.6%)
$8,000 + $157,000
$165,000
2013
$1,696
$15,000 + $150,000
$165,000
Tax history for 7220 Scale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,560 (+7.3%)
$15,000 + $250,000
$265,000
2024
$2,386 (−3.5%)
$15,000 + $230,000
$245,000
2023
$2,472 (+27.1%)
$15,000 + $230,000
$245,000
2022
$1,944 (+5.6%)
$10,000 + $175,000
$185,000
2021
$1,842 (−0.8%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2020
$1,856
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2019
$1,856 (−0.4%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2018
$1,864 (−0.1%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2017
$1,866 (−0.1%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2016
$1,868 (+33.6%)
$10,000 + $163,000
$173,000
2014
$1,398 (−17.6%)
$8,000 + $157,000
$165,000
2013
$1,696
$15,000 + $150,000
$165,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,544
Year built
1997
Style
Other
County
Marshall County
APN
14-00-00-008.
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,064
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Room Information
Rooms (Total): 10
Basement: Finished, Interior Entry
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Dimensional Style, Shingle
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Features: Many Trees
Lot Size Square Feet: 60,984
Lot Size Acres: 1.4
Water Source: Public, Well
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split, One
Building Information
Building Area Total: 3,672
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Available
Location
Location Information
County Or Parish: Marshall
Directions: Take Highway 68 East from Exit 16 I24 and follow to Hwy 795(Scale Road) ...follow about 2 miles. House is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,544
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.41 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Marshall County
APN: 14-00-00-008.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Sharpe Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
North Marshall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
Marshall County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 109° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$286,000 – $346,000
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