Welcome to 260 Bates Road in Elizabethtown — a rare opportunity to own 5.03 acres in the desirable Forest Springs subdivision less than 1 mile from Ring Road. This sprawling brick ranch offers approximately 2,867 square feet above grade plus a full basement, providing over 4,000 square feet of total living space. The main level features a welcoming foyer, kitchen with island, custom cabinetry, and breakfast nook, open floorplan that incorporates kitchen, dining, and comfortable living room together, sunroom overlooking the backyard, laundry room, ½ bath, private primary suite with its own bath, and 2 more spacious bedrooms and full bathroom. Finishes include hardwood & ceramic flooring, custom shelving, granite, solid wood trim, and much more. The full basement expands your living options with a family room, additional bedroom and full bath, plus unfinished space with direct access to the attached garage — ideal for storage, hobbies, or future expansion. Outdoors, enjoy the patio and firepit area nestled in the serene backyard with woods to one side, offering privacy and room to roam that’s hard to find this close to town. A detached garage provides additional space for vehicles, equipment, or workshop needs. Located just minutes from I-65, this property offers quick access for commuters to Louisville or Bowling Green while remaining close to Baptist Health Hardin, shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences in Elizabethtown. If you’ve been looking for acreage, space, and location all in one package — this is it.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5.03 acresLot Size
$188Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Philip Tabb• GOLD STAR REALTY
Bought with Kyle Pinkham• RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES LLC
Est. $2,265 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 260 Bates Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HKARMLS #HK2600598
Apr 9, 2026
Sold
$754,250
$188/sq ft
Mar 7, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$799,900
$199/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+19.3%)
$80,500 + $409,100
$489,600
2024
$3,440 (+1.9%)
$80,500 + $409,100
$489,600
2023
$3,377 (−4.1%)
$80,500 + $332,500
$413,000
2022
$3,521 (+1.4%)
$80,500 + $332,500
$413,000
2021
$3,474 (+30.2%)
$80,500 + $332,500
$413,000
2020
$2,668 (+2.2%)
$80,500 + $332,500
$413,000
2019
$2,612 (+0.3%)
$80,500 + $243,000
$323,500
2018
$2,605 (+0.7%)
$80,500 + $243,000
$323,500
2017
$2,588 (+5.4%)
$80,500 + $243,000
$323,500
2015
$2,456 (+2.3%)
$80,500 + $243,000
$323,500
2014
$2,401
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,869
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hardin County
APN
218-00-01-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: None
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,146
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres: 5.03
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From the intersection of Ring Rd and KY-251 (Shephersville Rd) turn north onto KY-251, then about 3/4 mile to Bates Rd on the left. The property will be about 1/4 mile on the right, corner of Bates Rd and Spring Dr.
Subdivision Name: Forest Springs
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,869
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Hardin County
APN: 218-00-01-009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HKAR
Around this home
Schools
Heartland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Bluegrass Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
John Hardin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
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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
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elizabethtown, KY • 42701
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$731,000 – $885,000
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