517 Aiken Rd, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
About This Home
A perfect blend of luxury and country living awaits on just under 35 ACRES with this spectacular 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath estate. Thoughtfully designed to combine comfort with rural elegance, this home invites you to live beautifully and peacefully, both indoors and out. The 2-story great room features soaring windows that frame sweeping views of the countryside. The open-concept flows seamlessly into a CHEF'S KITCHEN, complete with DOUBLE OVENS AND 2 DISHWASHERS, a striking waterfall quartz island with storage, a 46'' prep sink, appliance garages, and nearby an expansive walk-in pantry. The vaulted hearth room provides additional living or dining space, adding warmth and charm—a perfect way to start your day. The main-floor primary suite offers a spacious retreat with... ...walk-in closet and private patio access overlooking the serene landscape. Upstairs are 4 generously sized bedrooms - 2 with ensuite baths and 2 sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. The finished basement includes space for a potential home gym, bonus space that was used as a GOLF SIMULATOR, bonus space with full bath, game area, and living room. Outside, enjoy ample storage for equipment, a GREENHOUSE attached to the bonus 2-car detached garage, raised garden beds with a wrap-around chicken run, and fenced acreage ideal for horses (the current owner had donkeys), cattle, goats, or chickens. With wooded areas and a creek, wildlife (including deer and wild turkey) is abundant. Schedule your showing to experience for yourself this rare opportunity of privacy, natural beauty, and modern luxury in a timeless country setting.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 2,800
- Finished area above ground: 5,319
Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Great Room
- Level: First
Gym
- Level: Basement
Half Bathroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Heating features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,319
- Total interior livable area: 8,119 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: Basement
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Basement
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 02900007
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Farm
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Lot size: 34.78 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $9,101 | $109,212 |
| Home Insurance * | $878 | $10,536 |
| Property Taxes | $1,728 | $20,736 |
| Electricity | $641 | $7,694 |
| Total | $12,348 | $148,176 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Price change | $1,925,000 |
| 2025-07-09 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
| 2024-02-20 | Sold | $1,700,000 |
| 2023-11-06 | Pending sale | $1,599,999 |
| 2023-11-05 | Listed for sale | $1,599,999 |
| 2019-04-04 | Sold | $900,000 |
| 2019-03-07 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2019-02-27 | Pending sale | $950,000 |
| 2018-12-11 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2018-10-10 | Pending sale | $950,000 |
| 2018-07-16 | Price change | $950,000 |
| 2017-07-10 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2016-11-01 | Listing removed | $1,250,000 |
| 2016-08-12 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
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