Dollartown is an established, older community with some homes dating back to the early 20th century. The neighborhood is primarily residential but has an industrial and lumber area to the north. Narrow streets are tree-lined, and some have sidewalks. Residents might want to remain indoors during the summer months as Paducah can get hot and muggy, with temperatures rising to 90 degrees.
Commuters and travelers will appreciate the community's convenience and accessibility as U.S. Route 62 connects to Interstate 24. Downtown Paducah is 3 miles north, and Barclay Regional Airport is 12 miles to the west via US-62. Lourdes Hospital and Baptist Health Paducah are each less than 3 miles away. The Paducah Area Transit System has bus stops in the area, and there's a Greyhound bus station 3 miles away in neighboring Dolly McNutt.
Residents can go to a plethora of chain restaurants, markets, and box stores in neighboring Dolly McNutt Court. McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Waffle House, Kroger, Lowe's Home Improvement, Walmart and the Paducah City Center are all within 3 to 4 miles. For more extensive retail and dining choices, residents can go to Kentucky Oaks Mall, a 5-mile drive. There are a few iconic eateries in the vicinity. Open since 1939, Kountry Kastle is a beloved barbecue and ribs restaurant. Harned's Drive-In has been serving take-out barbecue since 1955. Burgers, hot dogs and homemade chili are also on the menu. Another staple is Bob's Drive-In, which opened as a Dairy Queen in 1949. The restaurant's most recommended meal is the Fiesta Burger, fries and the $1 ice cream cone. The most ordered meal at Just Hamburgers is the double cheeseburger, their signature burger. Fries, shakes and more are also on the menu.
The neighborhood is served by the McCracken County Public Schools District and the Paducah Independent School District, depending on home addresses. Both districts allow enrolled students to change schools within the district. Young people can start their educational journey at Clark Elementary School, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. Reidland Middle School received an A-minus. Paducah Tilghman High School has a B-plus grade. Paducah Independent Schools district recently launched the Paducah Head Start Preschool, expanding services to 320 full-day students. Laura Pratt has been teaching for 15 years and credits her students for her passion for early childhood education. "That component plays a major role in the development of their future learning as well as getting them prepared for school and for all things that the future will hold for them," Pratt says.
Most of the houses are from the 40s and 50s, "They're known as atomic boom homes," says Nancy Upchurch, executive assistant for the Paducah planning department and a resident since 1972. This is because most of these homes were built for workers of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, once used to produce enriched uranium. Some houses date back to the turn of the 20th century. Bungalow and ranch-style homes are the predominant architectural styles, with sizes ranging from 900 to 1,500 square feet. Homes have garages, and prices range between $77,000 and $200,000. Lot sizes are much larger in this part of Paducah, starting at 1/4 acres and going up from there.
The Paducah Cooperative Ministry, founded in 1973, is east of the community. It is an interfaith ministry that offers services to meet the basic needs of residents who require assistance with food or housing. The food pantry provides a monthly supply of emergency groceries per family that lasts for two to three days. The senior program, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aims to help low-income seniors maintain balanced diets. Fresh Start Village offers housing for homeless single women and single women with children. The housing includes four-bedroom, two-bathroom houses that accommodate up to four women (or more in extreme situations). Fresh Start Village can house 30 to 40 people at full capacity. Men are not permitted in the housing and are referred to the nearby River City Missions. Alyssa Brookes, the financial development coordinator, states, "We do our best to assist everyone who comes here and encourage them to become self-sufficient."
Dollartown is surrounded by parks and recreational activities in neighboring communities. Kolb Park is 2 acres and offers a playground, picnic tables and open spaces for soccer or kickball. The playground at Robert Coleman Park and Sprayground has been upgraded and is now equipped with a variety of slides, ladders and interactive pieces. A pour-in-place rubber safety surface has also been installed. Bob Noble Park is Paducah's largest park. This sprawling area has a 5-acre lake, a pool and waterpark, basketball courts and the Greenway Trail. Independence Park is fenced and provides climbing boulders, benches and picnic tables. It also has a separate section reserved for dog owners and their pets. Paxton Park Golf Course is home to an 18-hole municipal golf course. The par 71 touts three large lakes lending water hazards to seven different holes. The facility is home to large annual tournaments, offers lessons and hosts group outings. Fees vary depending on age and skill level.
Due to concerns about potential contamination from the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, the U.S. Department of Energy is overseeing a cleanup of the now-decommissioned plant, which is expected to be completed in 2065.
Kristy Barnes
Keller Williams Experience Realty
(270) 638-7354
310 Total Sales
3 in Dollartown
$3K - $130K Price Range
Ella Burgess
Arnold Realty Group
(270) 694-0161
202 Total Sales
2 in Dollartown
$45K - $58K Price Range
Kimberly Ann Clapp
The Jeter Group
(270) 212-7914
186 Total Sales
1 in Dollartown
$119,000 Price
Cindy Hart
Better Homes & Gardens Fern Leaf Group
(618) 564-6607
142 Total Sales
1 in Dollartown
$34,900 Price
David Nelson
Purchase Realty Group
(618) 564-6044
222 Total Sales
1 in Dollartown
$48,000 Price
Patrick Humphrey
RE/MAX Realty Group
(270) 201-5806
66 Total Sales
1 in Dollartown
$45,000 Price
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On average, homes in Dollartown, Paducah sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dollartown, Paducah over the last 12 months is $489,000.
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Plenty of fixer-uppers for first-time buyers
Tennessee-Cornell offers plenty in the form of recreation
An old-fashioned vibe with all the modern conveniences
An historic neighborhood with walkable access to dining, schools and the downtown
Access to three public schools and a hospital
One of Paducah's most affordable neighborhoods
