Discover lakefront living at 428 Shady Acres, Lucas, KY 42156, where direct access to the dock is provided by a handicap-accessible cart path permitted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Inside, the home offers a functional galley kitchen with new appliances and a spacious sunroom equipped with a refrigerator and sink—an inviting setting for entertaining or relaxing while taking in the lake surroundings.
The finished basement adds valuable living space and includes a bedroom, bathroom, and utility room with the washer and dryer included.
Enjoy multiple outdoor living areas, including a covered front porch, upper deck, and lower screened-in porch, providing comfortable spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the property’s lakefront setting.
Additional features include:
? Direct lake and dock access
? Handicap-accessible cart path to the dock
? Three-space carport
? Attached climate-controlled workshop
? Split-unit HVAC systems
? Gas logs for supplemental heating
? Rear driveway with additional covered parking beneath the sunroom
? Large storage room for life jackets, fishing equipment, and lake gear
? 30-amp RV hookup
With generous outdoor living areas, excellent storage, ample parking, workshop space, and convenient access to the lake and dock, this property is well suited for a primary residence, vacation home, or weekend lake retreat.
The views from this beautiful property are truly spectacular, whether you’re enjoying them from the home or from the lake. Located in scenic South Central Kentucky in the charming community of Lucas, this property offers the perfect combination of peaceful lake living and convenient access to some of the area’s most popular attractions.
Nearby destinations include Mammoth Cave National Park and Barren River Lake State Resort Park, featuring an 18-hole, par-72 golf course. The surrounding area also offers wonderful dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and activities for a variety of interests.
Barren River Lake is an angler’s dream, well known for bass, crappie, and catfish fishing. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing lake retreat, a beautiful place for weekend gatherings with family and friends, or an investment property with excellent Airbnb potential, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy everything lake life has to offer.
For sale by owner
$449,900
428 Shady Acres Rd, Lucas, KY 42156
3beds
2,600sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1979
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample parkingAttached climate-controlled workshopThree-space carportUpper deckLower screened-in porchCovered front porchWorkshop space
What the owner loves about this home
Lake side retreat, great neighborhood, easy access to the dock.
- 44 days
- 453
- 12
Listed by:
Property Owner (270) 590-0164
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Electric, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Off-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 38B5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lucas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $293,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,825
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,787/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900-8.2%$173/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2026 | Listing removed | $489,900$188/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,900$188/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,825 +64.9% | $293,000 +432.7% |
| 2024 | $1,713 -2.4% | $55,000 -67.3% |
| 2023 | $1,755 +2% | $168,000 |
| 2022 | $1,722 +0.5% | $168,000 |
| 2021 | $1,713 -0.3% | $168,000 |
| 2020 | $1,719 | $168,000 |
| 2019 | $1,719 +1.1% | $168,000 |
| 2018 | $1,700 | $168,000 |
| 2017 | $1,700 | $168,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $168,000 +20% |
| 2014 | $1,253 | $140,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $140,000 +95.3% |
| 2010 | $659 | $71,700 |
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Monthly payment
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