1540 Happy Top Road, Clay City, KY 40312

New Listing
$329,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,324 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 84,594 Status: Active
Current Price: $329,500 List Date: 8/03/2026 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

Description

Your Private Country Retreat Near Red River Gorge! Nestled on 1.9 scenic acres in a peaceful rural setting, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect mix of everyday comfort and outdoor adventure. Just 30 minutes to Lexington and minutes from world-class hiking and climbing! Relax year-round on the covered and screened back porch, perfect for taking in quiet country evenings. The property is designed for convenience, play, and self-sustained living—featuring rich, fertile soil ready for your dream home garden, a dedicated RV driveway, a basketball goal, a 1-car garage, and a separate storage shed. Inside, you'll love the versatile finished basement complete with its own separate driveway, ideal for multi-generational living, a mother-in-law suite, or potential rental income. Whether you're looking for room to spread out, grow your own produce, or find a gateway to the outdoors, this rare find has it all!

Listing Details MLS# 26020827

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-08-03

Address

County
Powell
Street Number
1540
Street Name
Happy Top
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40312
Zip +4
9415
Directions
From Mountain Parkway Exit 18, take KY_1057 (Hardwicks Creek Road) 1.7 miles to Spout Springs Road. In 1.7 miles, turn right onto Happy Top Road. In 2.2 miles, the home will be on your right.
Parcel Number
010-00-00-022.12
Tax District
POWELL COUNTY

Contract

Original List Price
329500
Start Showing Date
2026-08-03
Listing Contract Date
2026-08-03
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
141.78

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
019 - Powell County
Subdivision Name
Rural
High School District
Powell County -19

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Above Grade Finished Area
1404
Below Grade Finished Area
920
Living Area
2324
Living Area Source
Listing Agent Measured
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1980
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
1.942
Lot Size Square Feet
84594
Pool Private YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Horse YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Your Private Country Retreat Near Red River Gorge! Nestled on 1.9 scenic acres in a peaceful rural setting, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect mix of everyday comfort and outdoor adventure. Just 30 minutes to Lexington and minutes from world-class hiking and climbing! Relax year-round on the covered and screened back porch, perfect for taking in quiet country evenings. The property is designed for convenience, play, and self-sustained living—featuring rich, fertile soil ready for your dream home garden, a dedicated RV driveway, a basketball goal, a 1-car garage, and a separate storage shed. Inside, you'll love the versatile finished basement complete with its own separate driveway, ideal for multi-generational living, a mother-in-law suite, or potential rental income. Whether you're looking for room to spread out, grow your own produce, or find a gateway to the outdoors, this rare find has it all!

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
you showingtime

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 2 Level
First
Bathroom 3 Level
Lower
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Level
Lower
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
Lower
Other Level
Lower
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Utility Room Level
Lower
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bathroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
169670.44

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Clay City
Middle Or Junior School
Powell Co
High School
Powell Co
Tax Rate
0.0091

Association/Community

Association YN
No

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Attic Features

Pull-Down Stairs
Yes
Storage Only
Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed
Yes
Crawl Space
Yes
Finished
Yes
Partial
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s)
Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Hardwood
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes
Propane
Yes
Propane Tank Leased
Yes
Space Heater
Yes
Wood
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Primary First Floor
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage
Yes
Basement
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Porch
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened Porch
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Water Heater

Propane
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Propane; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Propane; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator Architectural Style: Ranch Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs; Storage Only Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Crawl Space; Finished; Partial; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Heat Pump Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Foundation Details: Block Heating: Heat Pump; Propane; Propane Tank Leased; Space Heater; Wood Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: One Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: Attached Garage; Basement; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Details: Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Porch Patio And Porch Features: Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Water Heater: Propane Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Kitchen First
Bathroom 1 First
Bathroom 2 First
Bathroom 3 Lower
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 Lower
Living Room First
Other Lower
Utility Room Lower
Living Room Lower
Listing Office: Denniston Realty
Last Updated: August - 03 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.