1040 Optimist Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Off market apr 2009 for $209K

$385,303

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,201/mo

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2,057

sq ft

1040 Optimist Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

About this home

Public Remarks: 2050 SF Brick Ranch on 5.25 beautiful acres. Located 5 mi. North of E-town. Only 4 years old. Great room, Fireplace, vaulted,& trey ceilings. Sunroom or Florida room. Extra lrge master suite, w/double walk-in closets, double vanity, whirlpool tub, & sep shower. Over sized 2 car garage, parking for up to 6 cars. Over 650 SF of poured and re-inforced concrete patio. Home protection plan in place.

Single-familyProperty Type

5.24 acresLot Size

$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Glenn Green • Century 21 Joe Guy Hagan

Bought with Glenn Green • Century 21 Joe Guy Hagan

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•Source:Metro Search MLS #1231583

Redfin Estimate

$385,303

$176K since sold in April 2009$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.6% higher than the average sale price ($330K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$315,000
A
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
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B
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Exit Realty Home Front
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$330,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,340 sq ft
1180 Wooden Ln, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$360,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
101 Five Oaks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Heart of KY Real Estate, Inc.
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$347,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,930 sq ft
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Market trends in 42701, KY

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.7%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$315K

$288 MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

204

11 MoM

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$400,000
3 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
1395 Wooden Ln, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Forman, Jones & Associates REALTORS
$379,500
4 beds2.5 baths2,383 sq ft
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$375,000
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Sale history for 1040 Optimist Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,273

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2024

$2,271 (+3.3%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2023

$2,198 (+9.4%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2022

$2,009 (+3.1%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2021

$1,949 (−0.7%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2020

$1,962 (+2.2%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2019

$1,921 (+0.9%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2018

$1,904 (+0.7%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2017

$1,892 (+1.0%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2015

$1,873 (+2.6%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2014

$1,825

Tax history for 1040 Optimist Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,273

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2024

$2,271 (+3.3%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2023

$2,198 (+9.4%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2022

$2,009 (+3.1%)

$44,800 + $193,900

$238,700

2021

$1,949 (−0.7%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2020

$1,962 (+2.2%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2019

$1,921 (+0.9%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2018

$1,904 (+0.7%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2017

$1,892 (+1.0%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2015

$1,873 (+2.6%)

$44,800 + $164,200

$209,000

2014

$1,825

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,984

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hardin County

APN

229-00-00-054.01

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Attached, Entry Front, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 3
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes

Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes

Living Areas
Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: First

Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Rooms Total: 8
Basement: None
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Closets: Basement: 0
Fireplaces Total: 1
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Other: Yes
Other Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Great Room

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Bedroom

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Bedroom

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Other

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: First
Room 8 Type: Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch

Land Information
Fencing: None
Fencing: None: Yes

Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 5.24
Lot Size Area: 5.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions:

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential

Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: OTHER

Building Information
Building Area Total: 2057.0
Stories: 1
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Above Grade Finished: 2,057
Living Area: 2057.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: 0
Tax Lot: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic System, Public Water

Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Heat Pump

Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Heat Pump

Location

Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: OTHER

Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 434, to Wooldridge Ferry Rd to Optimist Rd. Go 1 mile. Home on left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,984
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Hardin County
APN: 229-00-00-054.01

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Heartland Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi

6/10

Bluegrass Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi

5/10

John Hardin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$367,000 – $444,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1380 Optimist Rd, Lebanon Junction, KY 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$551,788
940 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$414,576
1225 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$379,840
991 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$469,084
217 Rustic Trail Blvd, Elizabethtown, KY 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6732 Sq. Ft.	$661,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
585 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$117,708
1288 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4667 Sq. Ft.	—
1460 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1053 Sq. Ft.	$227,007
1080 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$353,672
215 Rustic Trail Blvd, Elizabethtown, KY 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6732 Sq. Ft.	$720,422

Address	Redfin Estimate
1409 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$650,768
1201 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$462,854
1075 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3602 Sq. Ft.	$462,819
1509 Optimist Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	—

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