shelby county ky homes for sale

Welcome to Shelby County KY! Shelby County is just outside of Louisville KY (about 20 miles). Living in Shelby County is a great option for those that are looking to own land but also be close to the city. Shelby County is made up of two cities, Simpsonville and Shelbyville. Shelbyville is in the 40065 zip code and Simpsonville is in the 40067 zip code.

For homes in Shelbyville in the $100,000 to $250,000 price range, you may want to check out the following neighborhoods: Ashland Heights, Bridlewood Estates, Cloverbrook Farms, Guist Creek Ridge, Osprey Cove, Summerfield Place, and Town N Country. Some of these neighborhoods have newer developed homes such as Bridlewood Estates and Cloverbrook Farms. For homes that are between $300,000 to $500,000, some neighborhoods you may want to check out are Brentwood Estates, Charleston, Indian Springs, and Park Place. Brentwood Estates is an established neighborhood with homes with unique architecture. Charleston homes were built in the late 90s and early 2000s. Homes in this neighborhood have around an acre. Indian Springs and Park Place are both newer developed neighborhoods with homes with acreage. There are also several homes over $500,000 and even over a million. Many of these homes do not belong to a neighborhood and are set on many acres.

For homes in Simpsonville in the $100,000 to $250,000 price range, some of the neighborhoods you may want to look at are Gardendale, Lone Oaks, Maplewood, MontClair, Todds Station, and Station Pointe. For homes between $300,000 to $500,000, some neighborhoods to check out would be Braxton Estates, Canterfield Way, Cardinal Club, Hunters Pointe Estate, Landspur Hill, and Majestic Oaks. Each of the neighborhoods has some homes that sit on several acres. Majestic Oaks, Bellefonte Estates, Rosehill Farm, and Timberwood Farms each have homes that have sold or are listed over a $1,000,000!

Per Realtor Property Resource, Shelby County has a population of 44,300 people. The median home value was $178,740 as of 12/1/16. About 69% of Shelby County residents own their home and 31% rent their home. The most common household income bracket is $50,000 to $75,000. The most common age range in Shelby County is 35-54 years’ old.

In Shelby County, there are several clothing boutiques and specialty shops. One of the main shopping attractions in Shelby County is the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville. The Outlet Shoppes at the Bluegrass attracts many people from Shelby County and surrounding counties. At this outlet shopping center, you will find many well-known national brands, such as Michael Kors, Old Navy, Under Armor, North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, and much more.

There are several sit-down restaurants to choose from in Shelby County, most being in Shelbyville. Some of the restaurants with the highest ratings in Shelbyville include Bell House Restaurant, Claudia Saunders Dinner House, Cattleman’s Roadhouse, Science Hill Inn, Bungalow Joe’s Family Grill & Pub, and La Cocina de Mama. Some of the restaurants in Simpsonville include Taqueria Tsunami, Will’s Grill, Brenda’s Country Café, and Dino’s Little Italy. You can always drive to Louisville if you are looking for a more extensive variety of restaurants.

Simpsonville and Shelbyville are in the Shelby County public school district. The Shelby County school district is made up of an early childhood center, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.

Northwest from Shelby County is Oldham County KY.  Oldham County is similar to Shelbyville in the sense that it is close to Louisville and is in a more rural setting. For more information, visit our Oldham County KY page.