3517 Barge Island Rd, Benton, KY, 42025
About This Home
Rustic Cedar Sided Cabin Retreat On 21.9 Acres In Marshall County, Kentucky. This Mostly Wooded Tract Includes A Good-sized Pond And A Quiet Rural Setting Just A Short Drive From Kentucky Lake. The Cabin Features 2 Bedrooms And 2 Bathrooms With Open Concept Living, A Fireplace, Kitchen With Bar-stool Seating, Pantry, And A Mud And Utility Room Combo For Easy Organization Of Outdoor Gear. The Master Bedroom Is Positioned In The Loft For Added Privacy. Step Outside To A Screened-in Porch And A Second-story Walkout Deck With Views Of The Woods And Water. A Detached Two-car Garage Provides Secure Parking, Storage, Or Workshop Space. Camp Curry Borders The Property On Two Sides, Enhancing The Surrounding Open-space Feel. Water, Septic, And Internet Are Onsite, Making This A Ready-to-use Property For A Weekend Getaway, Full-time Rural Living, Or A Recreational Base.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Cedar Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Utility Room
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Living/Dining
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating
- Heating features: Fireplace(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,616
- Total interior livable area: 1,616 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Screened Porch/Room
- Waterfront features: Lake Area,Kentucky Lake,Pond
- Waterbody name: Kentucky Lake
Lot
- Lot size: 21.90 Acres
- Features: Trees,County,Rolling Slope,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Hail
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,527 | $30,324 |
| Home Insurance * | $603 | $7,236 |
| Property Taxes | $279 | $3,348 |
| Electricity | $154 | $1,850 |
| Total | $3,563 | $42,756 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $724,900 |
| 2025-12-02 | Listed for sale | $774,990 |
| 2013-11-06 | Sold | $245,000 |
| 2013-09-12 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
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