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Mixing suburban and peaceful rural living
The neighborhood of Shetland once included Huntertown, a small village established in 1817 by U.S. Colored Troops veteran Jerry Gatewood, as a community for African Americans following the Civil War. A neighborhood park pays homage to the former village and also serves as a convenient spot for relaxing or holding a picnic. Located along the outskirts of Versailles, today Shetland is a peaceful rural community with proximity to amenities like the largest Kroger in the state of Kentucky. The neighborhood is also home to the highly rated Huntertown Elementary School and features extensive walking paths that provide residents with scenic farmland views. Nearby, Versailles' historic downtown is also under 2 miles away. “We love it. It’s a great place to raise kids, and it has a very friendly community. A lot of the houses here have decent lot sizes, where you’re not right on top of your neighbor,” says Lauren Jacobs, a 26-year resident of the community and owner of the Cheerful Baker.
Shetland offers large, higher-end homes with contemporary construction.
The Woodford County Farmers Market now has vendor space outside, under the pavilion and indoors.
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Late 20th-century ranch-style houses and contemporary Traditionals
Shetland has mature oaks and maple trees that blanket lawns and sidewalks with their colorful leaves during the fall. And although the neighborhood has its share of new housing options, the developers have left the trees intact. “I love the outdoors, the trees, the beautiful rolling hills. When there’s new construction, that’s usually wiped out,” Jacobs says about the scenery she continues to enjoy here. Shetland is primarily comprised of single-family homes featuring ranch-styles, contemporary Traditionals and Colonial Revivals built between the mid-1990s and today. A few modern houses also feature English Tudor and Queen Anne architectural influences, but these are the outliers. Single-family homes under 2,000 square feet can cost between $130,000 and $250,000, while many larger more contemporary builds run between $400,000 and $700,000.
Some Shetland subdivisions features single-story and 1.5 story homes.
The Shetland neighborhood features family-sized, luxury homes with newer construction styles.
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Doughnuts, Tex-Mex and craft beers on Lexington Road
Shetland is also close to several lunch and dining spots along Lexington Road. Morning commuters heading into Lexington can stop by Doughdaddy’s Doughnuts, which is run out of a convenience store. In addition to conventional doughnuts, the shop makes eclair-style pastries and muffins. Callie’s Homestyle Restaurant is a local staple serving hearty options like cheeseburgers and fried fish served with sides of onion rings and coleslaw. El Tapatio serves Tex-Mex fare and stays busy during the lunch and dinner hours. Versailles Brewing Company features ales and menu options like the pretzel and beer cheese platter, fish and chips and burgers served with beer-battered onion rings. Kroger is the nearest grocery store.
Visitors find a spot to socialize and relax at The Amsden, near Shetland.
Ricardo's Grill & Pub is a converted train station near Shetland.
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Served by highly rated Woodford County schools
Huntertown Elementary and Southside Elementary schools are within this community, and both get A-minus grades from ratings site Niche. Jacobs praises Huntertown Elementary, in particular, saying "The neighborhood has what I think is the best elementary school right there, and you can walk to it from my house.” In addition to its strong grade, Niche ranks Huntertown as the best public elementary school in Woodford County. Students here may then go on to Woodford County Middle and High schools, which, respectively, receive A and B-plus grades from Niche. The ratings site also ranks the middle school among the 15 best public middle schools in the state. At the high school level, the Woodford County boys’ club lacrosse team not only went undefeated but also won its first-ever state championship in the spring of 2024.
Woodford County Middle School in Versailles, Kentucky.
Southside Elementary School, where great minds meet.
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Relaxing views at Huntertown park and sports at Falling Springs Center
In addition to the beautiful views and walkability, dog owners enjoy bringing their pets out to the Huntertown Community Interpretive Park. While at the park, visitors may spot the iron placard which details the history of the Huntertown community. A few miles east, is the Falling Springs Center, a 72,000-square-foot recreational facility that also includes a performing arts center. Basketball players will find a few courts for pickup games, while an elevated track gives joggers a place to run during inclement weather. Swimmers can also get some practice in at the center’s 8-lane pool. The facility also neighbors the Graviss McDonald’s Disc Golf Course.
Shetland dog-owners enjoy a cool Autumn day.
Shetland readers can visit the Woodford County Library in downtown Versailles.
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Within minutes of Versailles and Woodford County festivals
Shetland is minutes from Versailles’ many annual celebrations, like the Versailles Twilight Festival. Held in early September, hundreds flock to this city’s downtown to browse artist booths, jump in the bounce house, ride the mechanical bull or participate in the hay bale tossing contest. Shetland is also a few miles from the Jack Kain Ford dealership, the site of the area’s annual Fall Festival held in late October. This relatively new event showcases vintage cars, food trucks and live music. For the Fourth of July, the Falling Springs Center hosts the Versailles and Woodford County Independence Day celebrations, and the center also neighbors the site of the Woodford County Fair, a nearly seven-decade-old festivity that occurs over several days every May and June. Fair events include everything from beauty pageants to livestock shows.
The Woodford County Farmers Market now has vendor space outside, under the pavilion and indoors.
The Woodford County Farmers Market now has vendor space outside, under the pavilion and indoors.
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U.S. Highway 60 commuter route to Lexington and Frankfort
The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from downtown Versailles. Many here drive and commute throughout the region via major routes like Lexington Road — also known as U.S. Highway 60. The highway stretches all the way to downtown Lexington, which is about 13 miles east of Versailles. U.S. 60 also goes to Frankfort, the state capital, about 15 miles north of Versailles. Neighborhood residents planning to go on out-of-state flights are about 8 miles or 15 minutes from the Blue Grass Airport. Versailles’ Bluegrass Community Hospital is the nearest major health care facility. The hospital has a Wound Care Center and recently grew its cardiology team. Versailles residents can also travel to Lexington institutions like the Albert B. Chandler Hospital to receive medical care.
Shetland residents visit downtown Versailles for a place to socialize, shop and eat.
Shetland is a bedroom neighborhood with quick access to Lexington and downtown Versailles.
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Important to know
Shetland has an overall CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, which is half the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Falling Springs Recreational Center
Woodford County Park
Henry Witten Park
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
13 min drive
Shetland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shetland, Versailles sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Shetland, Versailles over the last 12 months is $292,245, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,716
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,513
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,379
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
47.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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