Your chance to own one of the few envelope-designed homes in Kentucky! Designed and built by a local Dr. to be energy efficient, this unique double-wall "envelope" system was a popular innovation in its era, creating natural air flow around the home for improved temperature stability, reduced energy loss, and year-round comfort—something rarely found this close to the Daniel Boone National Forest! Sitting on 3.47 surveyed acres, this property offers 4 bedrooms with 4 full bathrooms, plus a possible 5th bedroom in the finished basement—perfect for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living. The home features a bright solarium/sunroom that brings in natural light and fresh country views, letting you enjoy sunshine and plant-friendly space all year long. Surrounded by hardwoods, rolling yard space, and peaceful mountain scenery, this secluded retreat feels tucked deep into the hills, yet you're less than 5 minutes from downtown Irvine for dining, shopping, hospital access, and schools. A county-maintained blacktop road leads right to your driveway, and the Daniel Boone National Forest is less than 5 minutes away—a rare opportunity to live this close to thousands of acres of trails, hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy true country living with modern convenience, including high-speed internet, attached garage entry, and spacious outdoor areas perfect for family fun. All this, and you're only 30 minutes from I-75 and the KY Mountain Parkway, making travel simple while keeping that peaceful small-town feel!
Est. $4,212 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 820 Sweet Lick Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ImagineMLS #25506976
Mar 9, 2026
Sold
$424,000
$86/sq ft
Jan 26, 2026
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2025
Listed
$449,500
$92/sq ft
ImagineMLS #20114638
Oct 8, 2021
Sold
$359,000
$73/sq ft
Aug 19, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2021
Price Changed
$359,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 26, 2021
Listed
$369,000
$75/sq ft
+85
Who wants to have their own little private, secluded resort, to come home to everyday? If you said, ''Me,'' then call me today! The home sits on nearly 3.5 acres, on a beautifully landscaped yard, surrounded by woods, making this place, feel like a private retreat, like those you see in the Smokey Mountains! There's even a creek! It was built by a local Doctor, who basically built ''a house,'' within ''a house.'' Meaning, he designed the home to be energy efficient, by designing the attic and crawlspace, to circulate the air around the house, to act an an insulator, to lower heat and cooling cost. And it all flows seamlessly in the design, so that you don't see anything. If you need more space, this is it, with 2 stories, over a finished basement, that has it's own living area, with a full kitchen! A great mother in law suite, or an awesome place for a teenager, to have kind of his/her own place! One of the most recent updates, is a HUGE, totally, remodeled, ''Cooks Dream kitchen!'' And you always hear, ''Location, Location...'' You get the feeling of being way up in the mountains, with the luxury of only being one mile from main street, walking distance! Call before it's gone!
ImagineMLS #636496
Nov 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2006
Listed
$225,000
$46/sq ft
ImagineMLS #518197
Jul 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2005
Listed
$249,500
$51/sq ft
ImagineMLS #518198
Jul 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2005
Listed
$298,000
$61/sq ft
ImagineMLS #518199
Jul 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2005
Listed
$475,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,784 (−0.3%)
$359,000
2024
$3,795 (−1.6%)
$359,000
2023
$3,856 (−0.5%)
$359,000
2022
$3,874 (+192.3%)
$359,000
2021
$1,325 (−1.5%)
$359,000
2020
$1,346 (−0.4%)
$160,000
2019
$1,351 (−1.5%)
$160,000
2018
$1,371 (+0.2%)
$160,000
2017
$1,368 (−18.7%)
$160,000
2016
$1,683 (+0.3%)
$160,000
2014
$1,678 (−3.4%)
$160,000
2012
$1,737
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,542
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Estill County
APN
081-00-00-001.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Basement, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage Faces Side
Directions: From Richmond take KY WHY 52 east towards Irvine. Turn left onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Byp. Turn right onto Winchester Rd (KY-89) toward Irvine/Hosptial. Turn left onto Rice St (KY-2455). Continue on Sweet Lick Rd. Home will be on your right.
Subdivision Name: Rural
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Estill County
APN: 081-00-00-001.00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Irvine Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Estill County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Estill County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Irvine, KY • 40336
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $573,000
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