Enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural Nicholas County setting with this three bedroom, two bath brick ranch situated on approximately one acre. This home features a durable metal roof, an attached two car garage, a recently updated kitchen, fresh interior paint, and two updated full bathrooms. The large covered patio and additional outdoor spaces provide plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the surrounding country setting. The practical ranch style floor plan offers comfortable one level living with three bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, family room, and bonus room. As an added benefit, the seller is offering a $10,000 allowance toward the replacement of the heat pump. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a brick ranch with modern updates, an attached two car garage, generous outdoor living space, and the quiet atmosphere or rural Nicholas County.
For sale
$245,000
1541 Author Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
3beds
1,626sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
1.05 Acres Lot
$154,000 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
David C Sparks 859-473-0881,
The Real Estate Co.
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26027373
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,626
- Total interior livable area: 1,626 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,626
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Farm
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0080000041.00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rural
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carlisle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,000
- Annual tax amount: $742
- Date on market: 10/3/2026
Estimated market value
$154,000
$111,000 - $200,000
$1,384/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+276.9%$151/sqft |
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| 9/10/2010 | Sold | $65,000$40/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $742 -0.9% | $75,000 |
| 2024 | $749 +4.5% | $75,000 |
| 2023 | $716 +1.8% | $75,000 |
| 2022 | $703 +1.2% | $75,000 |
| 2021 | $695 +0.3% | $75,000 |
| 2020 | $693 +6.7% | $75,000 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $649 +2.8% | $70,000 |
| 2018 | $632 | $70,000 |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $70,000 +7.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $65,000 |
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Neighborhood: 40311
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nicholas Co
- Middle: Nicholas Co
- High: Nicholas Co
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





