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$142,850$125 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $68,000 on Jan 22, 2007

281 OLD COLUMBIA RD

RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$143K
$127K low$159K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$68,000 · Jan 22, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$779 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$84,000 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRUSSELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Russell County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Russell County Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Russell Springs Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi

District: Russell County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 42642These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,388
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,386
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,857
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

281 Old Columbia Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Russell Springs 42642
  • Older than 80% of homes in Russell County

What homes are worth in Russell Springs 42642

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$19K$440K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Russell Springs 42642.

How it measures up in Russell Springs 42642

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russell Springs 42642.

Estimated value$142,850
CheaperTypical $142,647Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 281 Old Columbia Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell Springs 42642Russell County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,85050% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12548% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²40% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than198321% of homes20% of homes

About 281 Old Columbia Rd

How much is 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY is $142,850 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $126,577 to $159,123. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY last sell?

281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY last sold on Jan 22, 2007 for $68,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY?

281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY built?

281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY?

281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY is assigned to Russell County High School (high), rated C-; Russell County Middle School (middle), rated B; Russell Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Russell County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY compare to other homes in Russell Springs 42642?

Among the 7,486 homes in Russell Springs 42642, it is worth more than 50% of them ($142,850 against a typical $142,647), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($125 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1983 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Russell County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Old Columbia Rd, Russell Springs, KY was $779. The county assessed it at $84,000.

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