Discover the potential of this promising duplex in the heart of desirable Fountain Park neighborhood! Each unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, making this property an excellent opportunity for investors looking to build their rental portfolio. Side A has been newly renovated and has been rented for $1000 per month, providing an established rental income benchmark. Side B already features new ductwork and plumbing and offers the opportunity to increase value and rental income with additional renovations. Once updated, Side B has the potential to generate comparable monthly rent. Additional highlights include a large front porch, original hardwood floors, and spacious bedrooms that add character and appeal. With its prime location less than a mile from Baptist Health hospital, existing improvements, and potential for increased rental income, this duplex is an exciting opportunity for the savvy investor looking to maximize returns. Invest in location, unlock its potential, and make this Fountain Park duplex your next income-producing property!
Fountain Avenue, located between Downtown Paducah and the Midtown corridor, is a historic and residential Paducah neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fountain Avenue corridor near Jefferson Street, where porch-front homes meet small, locally run storefronts and a steady street rhythm. Brick bungalows and classic cottages sit close to the sidewalk, giving the streetscape a walkable, lived-in feel. Nearby, the LowerTown Arts District adds gallery energy and studio windows to the daily backdrop. The riverfront and downtown grid shape the geography, keeping errands and evenings oriented toward Market House Square and the waterfront.
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Market insights
1715 Madison St · $129,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.2%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$129,900
Median sale price in this area is $220,319. (70% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Location, location, location! Invest in a promising duplex in the Fountain Park Neighborhood! Each side features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Side A is newly renovated and was recently rented for $975/month! Side B already has new duct work and plumbing, and with further renovation, should bring in a similar rent! With its large front porch, original hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, and prime location in the heart of Paducah, this property offers significant profit potential for a savvy investor!
ImagineMLS #W119745
Dec 9, 2022
Sold
$99,000
$53/sq ft
Oct 28, 2022
Listed
$99,000
$53/sq ft
Investment Opportunity! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Right off of the desirable Fountain Avenue. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath duplex has so much potential. With many features including, original hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, open living room, and stainless steel appliances on side B. Alley access behind the duplex for additional parking. Side A is unfinished but would make for a great flip!
Public Records
Sep 6, 2007
Sold
$20,000
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 2002
Sold
$20,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$415 (+16.1%)
2024
$357 (+0.6%)
2023
$355 (+64.6%)
2022
$216 (+21.1%)
2021
$178 (−0.3%)
2020
$179 (+1.1%)
2019
$177 (+44.6%)
2018
$122 (−75.2%)
2017
$492
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
166 ft.
Lot size
8,910 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,866
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,866
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McCracken County
APN
104-32-07-017
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Paducah, KY • 42001
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1715 Madison St
$130,002
$102 over list price of $130K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $93K to $247K.