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Real estate appraiser in Christian County, Kentucky
Residential, farm and land appraisals throughout Christian County, including Hopkinsville (the county seat), Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton, LaFayette and Herndon, by Scott D. Kelley, Kentucky Certified General Appraiser #4265.
Christian County market notes
We reviewed 4,116 arm's-length residential sales recorded by the Christian County PVA from November 2022 through November 2026. The median sale price over that period was $193,500, and the middle half of sales fell between $115,000 and $259,900. PVA records for this county do not include square footage, so price per square foot is not reported.
Median sale price by year (Christian County PVA sales; years with at least 10 sales; 2022 and 2026 are partial years).
Year by year, the median moved from $175,000 in 2022 to $200,000 in 2026. A regression across all sales points to roughly -0.2% per year, but the fit is weak, so treat that as direction rather than a rate to apply to any one house. Individual neighborhoods, rural tracts and condition differences move far more than the county average.
Common property types in Christian County
Christian County is one of the larger markets in the region, with Hopkinsville neighborhoods, Oak Grove housing near Fort Campbell, and large farms. [confirm local geography notes] Each of these calls for a different set of comparable sales. In-town homes are compared with nearby in-town sales; rural homes on acreage need sales with similar land, outbuildings and road access, often from neighboring counties.
Manufactured homes on owned land, homes with significant unpermitted additions, and properties with several outbuildings are common in western Kentucky and each require specific reporting. Let us know about them when you order so the right data is gathered before the inspection.
Farm and land considerations
For farms, hunting tracts and vacant land, value depends on how the acres break down (tillable, pasture, woods), soil productivity, road frontage, access, utilities and water. Flooding along the Little River, Pond River headwaters and their creeks, plus karst (sinkhole) terrain in the south of the county matters for bottomland: check the FEMA flood map (msc.fema.gov) for any parcel near a stream.
Acreage on a PVA card or an old deed is not always accurate. If acreage is uncertain, a boundary survey in Christian County before the appraisal can avoid a second look later. Scott D. Kelley's Certified General credential covers farms, land and all other property types.
Appraisal services in Christian County
- Purchase and refinance appraisals (UAD 3.6 forms) for lenders; FHA, VA, USDA and FSA (Farm Service Agency)
- Estate, probate and date-of-death appraisals
- Divorce and separation appraisals
- Property tax appeals before the Christian County Board of Assessment Appeals
- Farm, land and acreage appraisals
- Pre-listing appraisals for sellers and agents
- PMI removal and home measurement
How to order an appraisal in Christian County
- Call 270-667-4216 or email admin@tradewaterrealty.com.
- Share the property address, the purpose (sale, estate, divorce, tax appeal, lending), the effective date if it is in the past, and any deadline.
- Send what you have: deed, survey or plat, a list of updates, leases, and anything unusual about the property.
- We confirm the fee and schedule an inspection arrival window (call for a quote) [confirm fees].
- You receive a written report; we are available to explain it.
Frequently asked questions
Do you appraise homes in Hopkinsville and the rest of Christian County?
Yes. We appraise throughout Christian County, including Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton, LaFayette and Herndon.
Can you appraise farms and land in Christian County?
Yes. Scott D. Kelley is a Kentucky Certified General appraiser, which covers farms, acreage and land.
Is my Christian County PVA value the same as an appraisal?
No. The PVA assesses value for property tax; an appraisal is an independent opinion of market value for a specific purpose and date.
How do I order?
Call 270-667-4216 or email admin@tradewaterrealty.com with the address, purpose and timeline.
Nearby counties
Hopkins County · Trigg County · Todd County · Muhlenberg County · Caldwell County