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Shifley-York

Shifley-York

Suburban Neighborhood in Owensboro, Kentucky

Daviess County 42301
$252,922 Average Value
$273 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

An Owensboro suburb with parks and churches

Shifley-York is known for its family-friendly parks and trails, access to one of Kentucky’s best barbecue restaurants and the well-rated nearby public schools. “It’s a very well-established neighborhood,” says Realtor Jeff Sanford, who grew up in Shifley-York and sells homes with Hartz Real Estate. “It was great growing up there. During the summer, we were always out riding our bikes.” The neighborhood has a broad housing price range, with most homes priced from $150,000 to $430,000. There are also multiple churches, including Lewis Lane Baptist Church, St. John United Methodist Church and Peace Lutheran Church.

Shifley-York residents have many options for Sunday worship, including Peace Lutheran Church.
Shifley-York residents have many options for Sunday worship, including Peace Lutheran Church.
Shifley-York residents enjoying get out and about, taking walks through the neighborhood.
Shifley-York residents enjoying get out and about, taking walks through the neighborhood.
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Ranch styles, bungalows and New Traditional styles

The neighborhood has a variety of home styles, and many have front porches, which are about 15 to 30 feet from the sidewalk-lined streets. The fenced-in backyards often have patios, and old-growth trees shade the lawns. To the North of West Parrish Avenue, a pocket of early 20th-century bungalows is priced from $90,000 to $160,000. Ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s are the neighborhood’s primary home style. Wood-exterior ranch styles are priced as low as $150,000, and brick ranch styles are priced as high as $430,000. Some brick and vinyl exterior bi-level homes are priced from $270,000 to $315,000. The neighborhood's newly built contemporary-style homes are priced from $170,000 to $350,000. In the center of the neighborhood, a selection of brick New Traditional-style houses from the 1990s and early 2000s are priced from $290,000 to $630,000. “Your price per square foot is generally more competitive as compared to the east side of Owensboro,” says Realtor Leah Christian, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Genesis Realty of Western Kentucky. Some parts of the neighborhood are at flood risk because of its low elevation.

Quiet streets and friendly neighbors define the Shifley-York neighborhood.
Quiet streets and friendly neighbors define the Shifley-York neighborhood.
A quaint bungalow style home sits on a quiet stree in Shifley-York.
A quaint bungalow style home sits on a quiet stree in Shifley-York.
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Sutton Elementary, Owensboro Middle and Owensboro High

On the neighborhood’s east side, Sutton Elementary has a B-plus Niche rating. Owensboro Middle is about five blocks east of the neighborhood and has a B-minus Niche rating. Just over a mile east of Shifley-York, Owensboro High School has a B-plus Nice rating and a 93% graduation rate. The high school is recognized for its excellence in music, art, dance and drama instruction. The school’s fine arts program was awarded the Kennedy Center Award for Excellence in 2016 for its outstanding work in providing “Every Art for Every Student.” Immediately southeast of Shifley-York, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private Methodist college with roughly 785 students.

Sutton Elementary School has students in K-5th grades.
Sutton Elementary School has students in K-5th grades.
Owensboro High School has students in grades 9-12.
Owensboro High School has students in grades 9-12.
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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn and Lic's Deli & Ice Cream

There are multiple dining options along West Parrish Avenue on the neighborhood’s north end. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has been Owensboro’s premier spot for smoked meats since 1963. "Southern Living" magazine rated the spot as Kentucky’s best barbeque restaurant in 2024. Just down the street, Thai Food Owensboro offers an American-style breakfast, Korean barbeque and vegan dishes. Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream has a large blue sign and a classic interior with blue booths. A Kroger is on the neighborhood’s northwest corner.

Lic's Deli & Ice Cream has a fun, retro atmosphere to grab a meal or icecream in Shifley-York.
Lic's Deli & Ice Cream has a fun, retro atmosphere to grab a meal or icecream in Shifley-York.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q is a popular spot to grab a great meal near Shifley-York.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q is a popular spot to grab a great meal near Shifley-York.
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Russell Shifley Park and the Adkisson Greenbelt

Russell Shifley Park is on Shifley-York’s northwest corner, and Owensboro High School’s baseball team plays games at the park’s sandlots. The park also has a soccer field and nine tennis courts. The Adkisson Greenbelt is a nearly 17-mile paved trail that passes through the park. “People can bike into town using the trail, whether it's recreational or to work,” Christian says. On the neighborhood’s north end, York Park has a full-length basketball court, four tennis courts and a playground.

A couple takes an evening stroll along the walkways behind Russell Shifley park in Shifley-York.
A couple takes an evening stroll along the walkways behind Russell Shifley park in Shifley-York.
Play a game of tennis with friends at Russell Shifley Park in Park Shifley-York.
Play a game of tennis with friends at Russell Shifley Park in Park Shifley-York.
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The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art and the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum

Owensboro has various cultural amenities. The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art is about 2 miles northeast of Shifley-York. Its permanent collection includes over 4,000 international art objects from the 15th century to the present. The museum also has an extensive American folk art collection documenting Kentucky’s cultural history. The Mildred Stout Field Stained Glass Gallery, one of the museum's most popular exhibits, has a colorful collection of late 19th-century German stained-glass windows. Along the Ohio River, the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum is used to teach, study and preserve bluegrass music. The museum’s 447-seat theatre is designed for acoustic performances. Every Saturday, the venue hosts weekly bluegrass jam sessions that welcome musicians of all skill levels. The museum also offers regular music lessons to the city’s youth. Directly east of the neighborhood, the Owensboro Sportscenter hosts games for the city’s college basketball teams.

Head downtown to The Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum near Shifley-York.
Head downtown to The Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum near Shifley-York.
The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art contains  of Shifley-York
The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art contains of Shifley-York
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Services provided by Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is 9 miles northeast of the neighborhood via U.S. Route 60. About a mile east of the neighborhood, the hospital has an urgent care center and a health park that includes an aquatics program, a gym with trainers, massage therapists, saunas, whirlpool spas and access to nutritionists.

Getting around Owensboro

Wendell Ford Expressway borders the neighborhood to the west, and Parrish Avenue borders the neighborhood to the north. Parrish Avenue takes residents about 3 miles to the downtown. Louisville International Airport, the nearest major airport, is 114 miles northeast of Owensboro via U.S. Route 231 and Interstate 64.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Evansville Regional

58 min drive

Shifley-York Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,620
Median Sale Price
$349,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$382,240
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$288,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,171
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1966
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,782
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,073
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,551
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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    $289,800

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    • 1,513 Sq Ft
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
6,482
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$76,767
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,331

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.7%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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