County seat
Bardstown
The Bourbon Capital of the World, with a historic downtown, local shops and the biggest selection of homes in the county.
Bardstown guide →Nelson County, KY Homes for Sale
From Bardstown to the small towns and back roads around it, Nelson County offers historic charm, room to breathe and an easy drive to Louisville and Elizabethtown.
Nelson County communities
Every town here has its own personality. Here's a quick look at the places I help clients buy and sell every day.
North of Bardstown
Cox's Creek
An unincorporated community along US-31E between Bardstown and Mt. Washington. Cox's Creek offers a country feel with larger lots and a straightforward drive toward Louisville.
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New Haven
A small city on the Rolling Fork River and home of the Kentucky Railway Museum. The Abbey of Gethsemani is just down the road near Trappist.
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Bloomfield
A small town surrounded by rolling farmland, with a quiet main street and plenty of rural properties nearby.
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Boston
A rural community toward the Hardin County line, popular with buyers who want space and easy access to Elizabethtown and Fort Knox.
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Fairfield
One of the county's smallest towns, surrounded by farmland and country homes.
Search Fairfield homes →Buying land or a home with acreage?
A lot of Nelson County buyers are looking for space, whether that's a few acres for a garden and animals or a larger farm property. Rural purchases come with their own questions, like wells, septic systems, surveys and road frontage. I'll help you know what to ask before you make an offer.
Find your place in Nelson County
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