490 Borders Rd, Smiths Grove, KY, 42171
About This Home
Barndominium + Shop + Endless Possibilities! Looking for the perfect blend of comfortable living, workshop space, and room to grow? This 2024-built barndominium offers a rare opportunity to own a versatile property in a peaceful country setting while remaining just minutes from Bowling Green, Glasgow, Smiths Grove, and Barren River Lake. Situated on 0.77 acres on a quiet dead-end road on the edge of Barren County, this property is ideal for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a unique live-work setup. Property Features: Built in 2024. Approximately 2,500 sq. ft. under 1 roof! 2 bedroom | 1 bathroom finished living quarters. Massive insulated and finished garage/shop with 14-foot ceilings—perfect for projects, equipment, or storing recreational vehicles. Two 40-foot shipping containers providing exceptional additional storage. 50-amp RV hookup already installed. Additional power pole and water meter already in place—ideal for an RV, tiny home, guest setup, or future expansion (subject to any applicable requirements). Whether you’re searching for the ultimate workshop, a home base for your adventures, or a property with incredible flexibility, this one is packed with opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and discover all the possibilities this one-of-a-kind property has to offer!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: New Construction
- Year built: 2024
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator,Smooth Top Range,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Features: Other
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- None,Walls (Dry Wall),Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Thermo Pane Windows,Vinyl Frame
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1,Electric,Ventless
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Ductless,Electric
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 1132B
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Trees
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Trees,Wooded,County,Dead End
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Faces Side,Utility Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
- 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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
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 | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $154 | $1,848 |
| Property Taxes | $127 | $1,524 |
| Electricity | $154 | $1,850 |
| Total | $1,749 | $20,988 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-07-27 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
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