Muddy Ford
Rural Neighborhood in Georgetown, Kentucky
Scott County 40324, 40370
Homes with acreage and creek views
Some homes in the neighborhood have creek views, and buyers will find anything from small homes on half-acre lots to upscale and more spacious properties nestled among the trees. The housing includes ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and new traditionals. Muddy Ford also has open lots for sale, providing prospective buyers with opportunities to build custom homes. Depending on house and lot sizes, homes go from about $300,000 to $650,000. Land also goes from around $170,000 for a few acres to $2.7 million for dozens of acres.Muddy Ford’s overall CAP Index Crime score is 1 out of 10, below the national average of 4. “We just like the vicinity and the people. You grew up with most of them,” says Mark Wells, owner of the Shawnee Run Farm & Greenhouse. “We don’t take the keys out of the vehicle, and we don’t know where the keys are to the house.”
Dog walking, fishing and hunting at scenic Veterans Memorial WMA
A draw for hunters and anglers, the 2,500-acre Veterans Memorial WMA is among the most popular sites of its kind in the region. Its habitats include hardwood forests and grasslands, home to animals ranging from amphibians to deer. Dog owners enjoy bringing their pups out here and will even spot abandoned homes and farm structures during their walks. Bordering woodlands also give some homeowners convenient recreation. “A lot of people like to have some place to go trekking around in the woods,” Jones says.Attending strong Scott County schools
Students may start at Northern Elementary School, located right outside Muddy Ford. The school gets a B-plus from Niche, and its accolades include one of its teachers being named Kentucky’s best educator in 2022. Students may then continue to Scott County middle and high schools, which get B-plus and B grades. The high school’s athletics program includes a strong softball team that was ranked among the top ones in the state in 2025.Choosing between Sadieville and Georgetown for celebrations
Muddy Ford is no more than 10 miles from Georgetown and the small city of Sadieville, which have their own lineups of events. Sadieville’s July 4 celebration in Veteran’s Park features food trucks and the signature fireworks show. Downtown Georgetown is the home of the Festival of the Horse, a massive multi-day event celebrating the region’s equestrian heritage. Each September, thousands flock to the downtown to enjoy entertainment ranging from parades with riders and horse-drawn carriages to bluegrass music performances.I-75 travel to Lexington and Cincinnati
The community is located right along Interstate 75, which takes commuters and travelers toward several destinations to the north and south. The area is about 10 miles and 20 miles north of Georgetown and Lexington. Interstate 75 also goes to Cincinnati, located more than 1 hour north. Located 32 miles south of Muddy Ford, the Blue Grass Airport is the region’s hub for commercial flights. The Georgetown Community Hospital is the nearest major medical institution.The Porch Breakfast & Brunch and Georgetown's downtown dining
Located near Toyota's facilities, The Porch Breakfast & Brunch is a rustic establishment serving classic American comfort foods and other products like local honey, apparel and crocheted crafts. Otherwise, Georgetown is the closest place for shopping and dining out. The city has a historic downtown with boutiques and eateries ranging from dessert shops to late-night hangouts serving ales, stouts, beer pretzels and chicken wings. Staples include Local Feed, where regulars find downhome cooking, bourbon cocktails and horse-themed artwork. Rodney’s On Broadway offers upscale dining in a repurposed Italianate home. Georgetown’s Kroger is among the closest grocery stores.
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Yann Ranaivo
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Clay Thomas
Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
288 Total Sales
1 in Muddy Ford
$75,000 Price
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David Humes
David Humes
Christie's Intl. RE Bluegrass
(859) 800-6365
137 Total Sales
2 in Muddy Ford
$125K - $600K Price Range
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Holly Spradlin
HS
Holly Spradlin
Responds QuicklyKY Realty Co
(606) 220-6029
30 Total Sales
1 in Muddy Ford
$450,000 Price
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The Prather Team - Michael Prather
The Prather Team - Michael Prather
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Bluegrass Realty
(859) 780-5931
365 Total Sales
3 in Muddy Ford
$408K - $675K Price Range
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Rachel Rainey
RR
Rachel Rainey
Responds QuicklyKentucky Land and Home
(270) 975-3229
34 Total Sales
2 in Muddy Ford
$90K - $137K Price Range
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Jack Rookard
Jack Rookard
Responds QuicklyRookard Real Estat Consultants
(859) 710-5744
63 Total Sales
1 in Muddy Ford
$180,813 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Royal Spring Park
Great Crossing Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Warring Pavilion Park
Yuko-en on the Elkhorn
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Muddy Ford | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Muddy Ford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Muddy Ford, Georgetown sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Muddy Ford, Georgetown over the last 12 months is $385,786, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$393,522
Median Sale Price
$385,786
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
352
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,897
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
36,154
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,006
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,299
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,418
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
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Rural haven with proximity to Georgetown and Lexington
Northeast Georgetown
Subdivisions and horse farms beside downtown Georgetown
Boston
A historic, creek-side Kentucky suburb that's walking distance from downtown
Indian Hills
An established neighborhood in the growing community of Georgetown
Mt Vernon
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Downtown Georgetown
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