1409 Optimist Road

Closed 3/18/21
Closed 3/18/21
Welcome Home to 1409 Optimist Road
Notice the copper accents!
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This is approximate boundary - see plat.
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Rear of home - note upper and lower covered porch areas
lovely curved walkway to inviting covered front porch
Upper covered balcony and lower level walkout covered patio
Come right on in!
Bamboo floors throughout first floor
Family room
custom built entertainment center
beautiful coffered ceiling
triple arches to kitchen
view from living room in to kitchen
Beautifully designed kitchen with granite counter tops
Breakfast bar
oversized island with bar seating
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all soft close drawers; brick veneer backsplash
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patio doors lead to huge covered patio
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unique concrete balcony with wrought iron railing
upper covered patio
transom window in Primary Bedroom
you may access covered balcony from Primary bedroom as well
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custom barn door leads to private Primary Bath
double vault ceiling
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huge marble walk-in shower with double shower heads and bench
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primary walk-in closet
primary walk-in closet
half bath first floor
Mudroom entry from the attached garage
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Large laundry room includes laundry tub
laundry room
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view from family room toward front door
over sized landing at top of stairwell
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top of landing facing bonus room (left) and bedroom 2 (right)
Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 2 walk-in closet
full bath
Bedroom 3
bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 has awesome view
Bonus area great for exercise, office or
bonus area (alternate use option)
bonus area (alternate use option)
still more available square footage in the unfinished bonus area
unfinished walkout basement is studded and ready if you'd like to add yet more square footage
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plumbed for 4th bath
fire pit
fire pit area
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Last Sold Price
$545,000
3 beds2,877 sqft$189/sqft
1409 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Description

Wait til you see this stunning, one-of-a-kind 1-1/2 story craftsman style home situated on a beautiful 1.2 acre wooded lot on private dead end road. Custom built in 2013, this energy efficient home has a unique quality design with brick and stone combination featuring copper roof accents and beautiful covered front porch. Well thought out open and flowing floor plan features soaring 11' ceilings and bamboo flooring throughout the first floor. There is a formal foyer/sitting area, large family room...Wait til you see this stunning, one-of-a-kind 1-1/2 story craftsman style home situated on a beautiful 1.2 acre wooded lot on private dead end road. Custom built in 2013, this energy efficient home has a unique quality design with brick and stone combination featuring copper roof accents and beautiful covered front porch. Well thought out open and flowing floor plan features soaring 11' ceilings and bamboo flooring throughout the first floor. There is a formal foyer/sitting area, large family room with coffered ceilings and custom built entertainment cabinetry. There are triple arch openings leading to the oversized custom kitchen that features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, abundant cabinets and seating space, extra large pantry, oversized island with bar seating as well as separate breakfast bar seating area. Luxurious owners suite features double tray ceiling, transom window, sliding "barn-style" door to private primary bath with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, tile flooring, heated towel bar and incredible walk-in marble shower. You will love this huge walk-in closet. Accessible from the primary bedroom, as well as the kitchen, you will enjoy a unique concrete balcony, supported by steel beams for a low maintenance place to relax and enjoy the view and privacy unique to this home. Also, first floor laundry and mudroom are nice sized and easily accessible from the attached 3 car garage. The mudroom contains a great selection of storage hooks, a bench and cubbies. The laundry room contains a nice wash tub, plenty of cabinets and counter space, as well as a closet. Upstairs, again you will find unique floor plan featuring a sitting area with 2 sets of stairs leading to a bedroom with walk-in closet and the other leads to a large bonus room great for playroom, office or exercise. Down the hall is a full bath and the second bedroom with an incredible view of the back wooded lot. There is unbelievable storage capacity in a completely floored bonus attic area. A full walk-out basement is studded and ready to finish including plumbing for an additional bath. There is a large walk-out patio to enjoy your backyard retreat from the lower level. The possibilities are endless! The 1+ acre wooded lot is beautiful year round and you'll enjoy the fire pit on those crisp fall evenings. Plenty of privacy yet minutes away from the heart of Elizabethtown, restaurants and shopping. Easy commute to Fort Knox. Too much to list. Must see this gem for yourself! Call for appointment today!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/18/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robin Frazier • Brokerage DRE #191879 • Coldwell Banker McMahan
    P: (502) 773-8326 C: (502) 773-8326 robinlynnfrazier@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Troy Frazier • Brokerage DRE #191879 • Coldwell Banker McMahan
    P: (502) 773-8325 C: (502) 773-8325 troyf18@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1409 Optimist Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1578820
Days on Market
2
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2013
Lot Size
1.26 AC / 54,885 SF
County
Hardin County

Amenities

  • Attached Garage
  • Attic
  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Central AC
  • Electric Heat
  • Electricity Included
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Building Information for 1409 Optimist Road

Stories2Year Built2013Building Size-Lot Size1.26 AC / 54,885 SF

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Property Information for 1409 Optimist Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Etown, Shepherdsville Road to Wooldridge Ferry to Optimist. House is on right.
  • Latitude: 37.76254
  • Longitude: -85.807399
  • MLS Area Major: 16-Hardin County
  • MLS Area Minor: 16-Hardin County
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 241-00-00-005.6
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.26
  • Lot Size Area: 1.26
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2877.0
  • Below Grade Unfin: 1822.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 2877.0
  • Living Area: 2877.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 2013
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Levels: 1.5 Stories
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Eat-In
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Brick, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Walkout Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Closets Total: 7
  • Laundry Level: 1st

Property History for 1409 Optimist Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454798342

$545,000

+5.9% / yr

Mar 18, 2021

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1578820

$545,000—
Feb 14, 2021

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1578820

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454798342

$545,000

+5.9% / yr

03/18/2021

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1578820

$545,000
02/14/2021

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1578820

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1409 Optimist Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$525,700Total$575,700
Tax Record2025$4,887 ($407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,850 SqFtStories2Lot Size169,579 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2013CountyHARDINAPN241-00-00-005.06

Schools near 1409 Optimist Road

This home is within Hardin County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Heartland Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Bluegrass Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
John Hardin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Early College and Career Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Heartland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bluegrass Middle School
Public6 to 8

John Hardin High School
Public9 to 12

Early College and Career Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1409 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
$545,000
3
2,877
54,885
1380 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
$235,000
4
3,900
217,800
1460 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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1
2
1,053
221,285
1225 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
$250,000
3
2
2,204
350,571
1509 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
$20,000
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1
900
871,200
1514 Optimist Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
$168,000
3
1,858
217,800

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