Historic House Listings

Diamond in the Rough! The Perry-Thompson House in Kentucky. $179,000

July 15, 2025

This house looks like a true diamond in the rough! There are some nice details in there! The Perry-Thompson house was built sometime in the late 1800’s. It is located on .51 acre in Russellville, Kentucky. The house features a covered front porch, enclosed porch, nice staircase, wood floors, wide baseboards, crown moulding and a really spacious kitchen. I like the cabinet color! There is a fenced in backyard with a detached storage shed. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,669 square feet. $179,000

Contact Jennifer Smotherman with Haley Auctions and Realty: 270-772-2879

From the Zillow listing:

 

Welcome to this grand historic property from the 1800’s and known as the Perry-Thompson Home. If the walls could talk, what great stories would be told! Bring your love for grand, historic homes and your dreams and restore this historic beauty to its original splendor! There is definitely enough room for a large family or two families with a total of 15 rooms! Let your imagination decide how to enjoy this property! All the rooms are massive in size with tall ceilings, thick brick walls and there are a total of 9 fireplaces, original hardwood floors, two stately entryways and a beautiful staircase leading to the two upstairs bedrooms. The large shaded, side yard has been fenced for privacy and is great for dogs or children who want to play outside. The kitchen has been nicely updated and a new roof was added in 2020. The home is heated and cooled with an HVAC system. The official listing notes 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, however, with all the extra rooms you can easily make more bedrooms, if needed. A large laundry/mud room is located just off the kitchen. Beautiful tall bay windows allow plenty of natural light into the formal living room. The sunroom and large shaded porch will certainly steal your heart at first sight! If you have been searching for a quaint small town and a beautiful historical home with tons of character, 139 Breathitt Street may be the property that checks all the boxes! Off street parking and private drive is located at the back of the home. Sold AS-IS

 

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