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$150,407$157 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8517 STATE ROUTE 81

OWENSBORO, KY 42301
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$150K
$128K low$173K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$780 (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.$75,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Southern Oaks Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi
H
Apollo High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi
M
College View Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Daviess County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 42301These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,968
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,372
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

8517 State Route 81 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Owensboro 42301
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Owensboro 42301
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Owensboro 42301
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Owensboro 42301
  • Older than 71% of homes in Daviess County

What homes are worth in Owensboro 42301

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

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$76K$483K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Owensboro 42301.

How it measures up in Owensboro 42301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Owensboro 42301.

Estimated value$150,407
CheaperTypical $208,441Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 8517 State Route 81 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOwensboro 42301Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,40724% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15770% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²15% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac83% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than195631% of homes29% of homes

About 8517 State Route 81

How much is 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY is $150,407 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $127,568 to $173,246. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY last sell?

8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY?

8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY built?

8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY?

8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY is assigned to Southern Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Apollo High School (high), rated B; College View Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Daviess County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY compare to other homes in Owensboro 42301?

Among the 15,796 homes in Owensboro 42301, it is worth more than 24% of them ($150,407 against a typical $208,441), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($157 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 15% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1956 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Daviess County, it is worth more than 24% 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 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 State Route 81, Owensboro, KY was $780. The county assessed it at $75,700.

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