3517 Barge Island Road, Benton, KY 42025

$499,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,616 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 956,578 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 7/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/24/2026

Overview

Description

This one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to own just under 22 unrestricted wooded acres with a beautiful pond and just minutes from Kentucky Lake. The beautifully crafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features soaring wood ceilings, a spacious open-concept living area with a stunning stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. Enjoy multiple covered porches, a screened-in porch, expansive decks, and a detached 2-car garage. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or private retreat, properties like this are truly hard to find. Experience this piece of Kentucky basketball history with this former lake retreat of Hall of Fame University of Kentucky basketball coach Joe B. Hall!

Listing Details MLS# 26018511

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-15

Address

County
Marshall
Street Number
3517
Street Name
Barge Island
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
42025
Zip +4
6047
Directions
From US Hwy 68 take a left onto Barge Island Rd, continue straight then the house is on the left.
Parcel Number
71-00-00-070.
Tax District
012-Fairdealing

Contract

Original List Price
499900
Start Showing Date
2026-07-15
Listing Contract Date
2026-07-15
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Occupant Name
The Judy Todd Estate
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
309.34

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
115 - Marshall County
Subdivision Name
None
High School District
Marshall - 115

Interior

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
1616
Living Area
1616
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0
Non-Compliant Total SqFt
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1993
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
21.96
Lot Size Square Feet
956578
Pool Private YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Horse YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Other
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
This one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity to own just under 22 unrestricted wooded acres with a beautiful pond and just minutes from Kentucky Lake. The beautifully crafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features soaring wood ceilings, a spacious open-concept living area with a stunning stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. Enjoy multiple covered porches, a screened-in porch, expansive decks, and a detached 2-car garage. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or private retreat, properties like this are truly hard to find. Experience this piece of Kentucky basketball history with this former lake retreat of Hall of Fame University of Kentucky basketball coach Joe B. Hall!

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Set up in showingTime

Room Types

Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Utility Room Level
First
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
22764.12

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Jonathan
Middle Or Junior School
South Marshall
High School
Marshall
Tax Rate
0.0099
Design Review District YN
No

Association/Community

Association YN
No

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Attic Features

Walk-In Attic
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Multi Units
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fireplace Features

Electric
Yes
Insert
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Other
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Lot Features

Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Porch
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened Porch
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Other; Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Walk-In Attic Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Exterior Features: Other Fireplace Features: Electric; Insert; Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Vinyl Foundation Details: Block Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Heat Pump Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Walk-In Closet(s); Other Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Lot Features: Wooded Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Details: Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Porch Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Metal Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Kitchen First 34.50 7.90
Dining Room First 34.50 23.40
Living Room First 27.20 23.40
Primary Bedroom First 11.90 12.10
Bedroom 2 Second 15.50 18.20
Utility Room First 5.60 13.40
Listing Office: Housman Partners - Lake Area
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.