A peaceful and private setting nestled on approximately 1.80 acres in McCracken County. Situated on a spacious lot with mature trees and country appeal, this setting offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility yet convenient access to local amenities. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for Buyers seeking to stretch out and personalize. Offering 1,248 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, hardwood floors, tiled kitchen and bath areas, open kitchen/dining with eat at bar and granite countertops. Considerable storage throughout the hallway and bathroom. Enjoy the large back yard that gives room for a garage or shop to be built. The unfinished partial basement gives a flex space for storage, a workshop and houses the laundry room. Attached one car carport with a storage closet. Property does own part of the neighboring pond. Outbuilding conveys.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Samantha McKay• The Jeter Group
Bought with Tracy Mayhew• Benchmark Realty, LLC- Paducah
A peaceful and private setting nestled on approximately 1.80 acres in McCracken County. Situated on a spacious lot with mature trees and country appeal, this setting offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility yet convenient access to local amenities. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for Buyers seeking to stretch out and personalize. Offering 1,248 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, hardwood floors, tiled kitchen and bath areas, open kitchen/dining with eat at bar and granite countertops. Considerable storage throughout the hallway and bathroom. Enjoy the large back yard that gives room for a garage or shop to be built. The unfinished partial basement gives a flex space for storage, a workshop and houses the laundry room. Attached one car carport with a storage closet. Property does own part of the neighboring pond. Outbuilding conveys.
ImagineMLS #W135035
Feb 4, 2026
Sold
$135,000
$108/sq ft
Dec 16, 2025
Listed
$159,900
$128/sq ft
ImagineMLS #W93039
Sep 12, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2017
Listed
$125,000
$100/sq ft
WKRMLS #93039
Jul 10, 2017
Listed
$125,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 2009
Sold
$95,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1991
Sold
$52,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,212 (−1.8%)
2024
$1,235 (−0.3%)
2023
$1,238 (+34.3%)
2022
$922 (+0.1%)
2021
$921 (−0.1%)
2020
$922 (+0.9%)
2019
$914 (+1.2%)
2018
$903 (+2.5%)
2017
$881
Tax history for 5045 Contest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,212 (−1.8%)
2024
$1,235 (−0.3%)
2023
$1,238 (+34.3%)
2022
$922 (+0.1%)
2021
$921 (−0.1%)
2020
$922 (+0.9%)
2019
$914 (+1.2%)
2018
$903 (+2.5%)
2017
$881
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: McCracken County Courthouse- 300 Clarence Gaines St, Paducah, KY 42003: Take Kentucky Ave to S 28th St. Take Lone Oak Rd to KY-999 E/Contest Rd in Massac. Slight left onto KY-999 E/Contest Rd. Destination will be on the right. See Signs.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: McCracken County
APN: 090-00-00-008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lone Oak Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
McCracken County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Paducah, KY • 42001
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Sun exposure
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June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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