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Vine Grove

Real Estate Agency in Vine Grove, KY

Compass and Key Group helps buyers and sellers in Vine Grove, the family-focused city next to Radcliff and just a few miles from Fort Knox. Led by a Marine Corps veteran, our team knows the military moves, VA offers and Hardin County school boundaries that shape a Vine Grove sale, and we walk you through each step from first showing to closing.

$314,964

Average Sales Price

$290,000

Median Sales Price

160

Total Listings

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Living in Vine Grove, KY

Vine Grove is a small, family-focused city in northern Hardin County, right next door to Radcliff and just a few miles from Fort Knox. The town grew up along the railroad: settlers named it for the wild grapevines in the area, and in the 1860s the community moved about a mile east from Otter Creek to sit beside the rail line. Today it has a small-town Main Street, deep military ties and quick access to the rest of the county.

Getting around

  • Fort Knox: about 5 miles northeast, on the other side of Radcliff (see our Fort Knox Housing & PCS Guide)
  • Elizabethtown: about 11 miles southeast, the Hardin County seat
  • Louisville: roughly an hour north, mostly by US-31W (Dixie Highway)
  • Brandenburg: about 18 miles northwest on the Ohio River

KY 144 is the city's Main Street, and KY 313 (Joe Prather Highway) runs through the north side of town, connecting Vine Grove through Radcliff and Fort Knox to I-65.

Schools

Vine Grove is served by Hardin County Schools. Vine Grove Elementary School feeds James T. Alton Middle School, which is in Vine Grove, and then North Hardin High School. Nearby elementary schools can feed different middle and high schools depending on the street, because the district assigns schools by elementary attendance boundaries. North Hardin Christian School is a private option the city lists for local families.

When school zoning matters to you, we check each home against the district's street lists before you write an offer.

Choosing where to buy in Vine Grove

Buyers here usually 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 the city pay city property tax and get city services like police, fire and wastewater. Homes just outside often come with more land and county services.
  • Hardin or Meade County? Vine Grove borders Meade County to the northwest, so for homes in that direction we confirm the county, since it decides the school district and tax bill.
  • Older or newer? You'll find older homes near Main Street and the railroad, and newer family neighborhoods as the city grows.
  • Which way do you drive? If you work on post, being close to KY 313 or the Radcliff side of town can shorten the trip to the Fort Knox gates.

Work, healthcare and everyday life

Fort Knox is the big neighbor, and many Vine Grove families are active duty, civilian employees or retirees. Ireland Army Health Clinic on Fort Knox serves military beneficiaries, and Baptist Health Hardin, the regional hospital, is in Elizabethtown. In town, Optimist Park has an amphitheater, ball fields, Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground and a walking trail along Otter Creek, with a dog park next door. Scheible Park and Canaday Field are the city's oldest parks, and Lincoln Trail Country Club has a par 72 golf course. Each fall, Optimist Park hosts the Autumn Daze and Bluegrass festivals.

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Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2.23 2
Bedrooms 3.37 3
Year Built 2006 2018
Lot Size 65,234 Sqft 14,810 Sqft
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Vine Grove Real Estate FAQ

Is Vine Grove, KY a good place to live?

For many buyers, yes. Vine Grove is a small, family-focused city in northern Hardin County, about 5 miles from Fort Knox and 11 miles from Elizabethtown. It's served by Hardin County Schools, has its own police and fire departments, and has parks like Optimist Park with ball fields, a playground, a dog park and a trail along Otter Creek. Many residents have military ties. Whether it's the right fit depends on your commute, schools and the kind of home you want, and we're happy to talk that through with you.

Is Vine Grove a city, and what county is it in?

Yes. Vine Grove is a home rule-class city in Hardin County, Kentucky, with a mayor and six-member city council and a City Hall at 300 West Main Street. It sits in the northern part of the county, bordering Radcliff to the east and Meade County to the northwest. Because the county line is close, we confirm whether a home is in Hardin or Meade County, and inside or outside Vine Grove city limits, since that affects schools, services and taxes.

How far is Vine Grove from Louisville and Fort Knox?

Fort Knox is about 5 miles northeast of Vine Grove, on the other side of Radcliff, and KY 313 (Joe Prather Highway) runs from the north side of town through Radcliff and Fort Knox to I-65. Louisville is roughly an hour's drive north, most of it on US-31W (Dixie Highway). Elizabethtown, the county seat, is about 11 miles southeast. If you commute, we'll help you weigh which side of town puts you closest to your route.

What schools serve Vine Grove, KY?

Vine Grove is in Hardin County Schools. Vine Grove Elementary School feeds James T. Alton Middle School, located in Vine Grove, and North Hardin High School. The district assigns schools by elementary attendance boundaries published as street lists, and some nearby elementary schools feed different middle or high schools depending on the street. North Hardin Christian School is a private option the city lists. We check every home's street against the district's boundary lists before you make an offer.

How do property taxes work in Vine Grove?

The Hardin County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) assesses property values, and county property tax bills are collected by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. Homes inside Vine Grove city limits also pay a city property tax, with the rate set each year by the city council; City Hall can explain how the city bill is handled. Kentucky's homestead exemption for homeowners 65 and older or classified as totally disabled is applied for through the county PVA. You can look up any assessment on the Hardin County PVA website.

Do Vine Grove sellers accept VA loans?

Yes. With Fort Knox about 5 miles away, VA buyers are a regular part of the Vine Grove market. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, eligible buyers may not need a down payment as long as the price doesn't exceed the appraised value, there's no private mortgage insurance, and the seller may pay some closing costs. A one-time VA funding fee may apply, and the home must appraise. Our team is led by a Marine Corps veteran, and we plan offers around PCS timelines.

What is there to do in Vine Grove, KY?

Most local life centers on the parks and festivals. Optimist Park covers 40 acres with an amphitheater, soccer and baseball fields, Rachel's Fun for Everyone Playground and a walking trail along Otter Creek, plus a fenced dog park next door. Scheible Park and Canaday Field are the town's oldest parks. Lincoln Trail Country Club has a par 72 golf course with a bar and grill. The city also hosts First Friday, the Autumn Daze and Bluegrass festivals in September, and Light Up Vine Grove for the holidays.

What help is available for first-time homebuyers in Vine Grove?

Vine Grove buyers can use Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) programs: home loans, down payment assistance and homebuyer education, offered through KHC-approved lenders. For homes on the edges of town or outside city limits, it's also worth checking the address on the USDA eligibility site, since USDA guaranteed loan eligibility depends on the property's location and household income. We can connect you with local lenders who use these programs every day.

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