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Hodgenville

Real Estate Agency in Hodgenville, KY

Compass and Key Group helps buyers and sellers in Hodgenville and across LaRue County, from homes near the historic town square to rural acreage outside city limits. Based just up KY-61 in Elizabethtown, our team checks city limits, school assignments and commute routes for every home, so you can move forward with confidence.

$386,867

Average Sales Price

$240,000

Median Sales Price

92

Total Listings

9,539

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Living in Hodgenville, KY

Hodgenville is the county seat of LaRue County and a small, rural town in the valley of the North Fork of the Nolin River, about 12 miles southeast of Elizabethtown. It's best known as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, and life here centers on the courthouse town square and the farmland around it. LaRue County is part of the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox metro area, so many buyers choose Hodgenville for a quieter, small-town setting while staying within reach of Hardin County jobs and shopping.

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown: about 12 miles northwest on KY-61 (Lincoln Parkway), which also connects to I-65 at Exit 91
  • Bardstown: about 24 miles northeast on US-31E
  • Glasgow: about 43 miles south on US-31E
  • Louisville: north by way of KY-61 and I-65; Louisville International Airport is about 55 miles from the Lincoln Birthplace just south of town
  • Fort Knox: reached through Elizabethtown, so commuters usually head out on KY-61

Schools

All of LaRue County is served by one public district, LaRue County Schools, and its schools are all located in Hodgenville: LaRue County High School and LaRue County Middle School on South Lincoln Boulevard, Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School on Lincoln Farm Road, and a district preschool on College Street. Because every address in the county feeds the same middle and high school, school choice here mostly comes down to which elementary school a home is zoned for. When that matters to you, we confirm a home's elementary assignment with the district before you write an offer.

Choosing where to buy in Hodgenville

Buyers here don't shop by subdivision name. They narrow things down with a few practical questions, and we help you answer each one for every home you look at:

  • Inside or outside city limits? Homes inside Hodgenville pay city property tax and get city services such as city water, police and fire. Outside town, you'll find more rural homes, farmland and acreage under county services.
  • Which elementary school? The district is countywide, so the elementary attendance zone is the school question to check.
  • Established home or land? The area offers established in-town neighborhoods as well as land for buyers who want a few acres or more. We check the year built, utilities and septic or sewer for each home so you know what you're buying.
  • Which way do you drive? If you work in Elizabethtown, at Fort Knox or in Louisville, being close to KY-61 shortens the drive. If you head toward Bardstown or south toward Glasgow, US-31E is the road to watch.

Work, healthcare and everyday life

Hodgenville is a small town, and many residents drive to Elizabethtown for work, shopping and services. For healthcare, Baptist Health Family Medicine – Hodgenville offers primary care in town, and Baptist Health Hardin, the regional hospital in Elizabethtown, serves LaRue County. Day to day, you have the LaRue County Public Library, the Lincoln Museum on the town square with its bronze Lincoln statues, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park just south of town, and the park's Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on US-31E. Each October, the town hosts Lincoln Days, a two-day festival with a parade, pioneer games and the Railsplitter Run.

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Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2.01 2
Bedrooms 3.06 3
Year Built 1988 1996
Lot Size 123,331 Sqft 24,393 Sqft
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Hodgenville Real Estate FAQ

Is Hodgenville, KY a good place to live?

For buyers who want small-town, rural living, it can be. Hodgenville is the county seat of LaRue County, about 12 miles from Elizabethtown on KY-61, and LaRue County is part of the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox metro area. One countywide school district has all of its schools in town, and you'll find primary care, a public library and a historic town square close to home. The tradeoff is a drive to Elizabethtown for most jobs, bigger shopping trips and the hospital. We're happy to talk through whether that fits your commute and lifestyle.

What is Hodgenville, KY known for?

Hodgenville is best known as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, who was born in 1809 on the Sinking Spring Farm just outside town. Today that site is the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, where a memorial building holds a symbolic cabin, and the park's Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is northeast of town. Downtown, bronze statues of Lincoln as a boy and as a man stand on the town square near the Lincoln Museum. Every October the town celebrates with Lincoln Days, a two-day festival with a parade and the Railsplitter Run.

What school district serves Hodgenville homes?

All of LaRue County, including Hodgenville, is served by LaRue County Schools. The district's schools are all in Hodgenville: LaRue County High School, LaRue County Middle School, Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and a district preschool. Because every home in the county feeds the same middle and high school, the main thing to check is which elementary school a home is zoned for. We confirm that with the district for any home you're serious about.

How do property taxes work in Hodgenville and LaRue County?

The LaRue County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) assesses property as of January 1 each year, and the LaRue County Sheriff is responsible for collecting the property tax bills. Homes inside Hodgenville city limits also pay a city property tax: the city uses the county PVA's assessment, and the City Clerk-Treasurer mails a separate city bill. Kentucky's homestead exemption is available to homeowners 65 and older and to those classified as totally disabled, and you apply through the LaRue County PVA. We'll point out whether a home is inside city limits before you make an offer.

How far is Hodgenville from Elizabethtown, Fort Knox and Louisville?

Elizabethtown is about 12 miles northwest of Hodgenville on KY-61, which also meets I-65 at Elizabethtown's Exit 91. Fort Knox and Louisville are both reached by heading through Elizabethtown, so most commuters use KY-61 every day. US-31E runs through the center of town, about 24 miles northeast to Bardstown and 43 miles south to Glasgow. If you have a daily commute, we can help you look at homes on the side of town that saves you the most time.

What help is available for first-time homebuyers in Hodgenville?

Hodgenville buyers can use Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) programs, which include home loans for first-time and repeat buyers, down payment assistance that's paired with a KHC first mortgage, and a statewide list of homebuyer education agencies. These programs are offered through participating lenders. Because LaRue County is largely rural, it's also worth checking homes in and around Hodgenville against the USDA's property eligibility map, since USDA loan eligibility is set by the property's location. We can connect you with local lenders who use these programs.

When is the best time to sell a house in Hodgenville?

Spring and early summer are typically the busiest stretch for home sales, when more buyers are out looking and families want to move before the school year. If you're a Hodgenville seller who also wants to move before the next LaRue County Schools year starts, listing in spring gives you time to sell and settle into your next home. Homes in Hodgenville still sell year-round, and pricing, condition and presentation matter more than the calendar. We'll help you choose the right time to list and get your home ready.

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