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196 Cottonwood Rd, Louisa, KY, 41230

2beds
1baths
672sqft
$119,500
$178price/sqft
$965/moest. monthly cost
$38,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tucked away in a peaceful wooded setting, this charming cabin offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort and convenience just 2 miles from Yatesville Marina for easy access to boating, fishing and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by mature trees and situated on a beautiful homesite, this property is ideal for a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time retreat. Inside, the cabin comes fully furnished and move-in ready with all appliances, furniture, utensils, bedding, and more conveying with the sale. Just bring your suitcase! Thoughtfully updated in the last 10 years, the electrical, flooring, walls and roof offer peace of mind, while full spray foam insulation provides year-round energy efficiency and comfort. An added bonus is the developed house seat on the property featuring a 1,400 gallon septic tank, creating potential for future expansion.

Getting Around

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WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

4/10
Louisa Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.8 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2001

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Cabin

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Range
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Door features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 672

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 672
  • Total interior livable area: 672 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Fencing: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.50 Acres
  • Features: Many Trees

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Landslide
Lightning
Strong Wind
Wildfire
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties

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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $604$7,248
Home Insurance *$147$1,764
Property Taxes $60$720
Electricity $154$1,850
Total$965$11,580
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$33,085/yr
40% on housing$28,950/yr
45% on housing$25,733/yr

Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 4,102Commercial: 175
Total Premiums$2.55M
Total Exposure$206.09M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.5%
11.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.9%
4.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$178This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 41230$109
Lawrence County$111

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 41230
Lawrence County$75

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-05Price change$134,900
2026-04-16Listed for sale$149,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJessica Holcomb
BrokerageBlu Horizon Real Estate

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