Kentucky Hunting and Recreational Land for Sale
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
With a winding creek and a perfect mix of forest and open fields, this natural wonderland is ideally suited for hunting and recreation, and is quickly accessible off Hwy 89.
- Creek thru Middle of Property
- Multiple Open Fields Divided by Wooded Groves
- Perfect Hunting Property!
- Easy Legal Access
- Only 6 mins from downtown Irvine
- Priced Well Below Market
- No Restrictions!
PROPERTY: Discover this picture-perfect 15-acre hunting and recreational retreat in Kentucky, where natural splendor meets exceptional convenience. Just a quarter-mile up a dirt road from Hwy 89, this versatile tract features a blend of partially wooded areas and open grasslands – with a meandering creek as a critical wildlife draw – set against a beautiful backdrop of the gently rolling Appalachian foothills. With the benefits of legal access via an old county platted road easement, plus essential utilities like power and water available just off the property line, it’s perfectly suited for residential or recreational development. With no restrictions on building – mobile homes, cabins, and more are welcome – and incredibly low taxes, this peaceful neighborhood boasts abundant deer and wildlife, all just minutes from the Kentucky River and downtown Irvine.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 3658 Winchester Rd, Irvine, KY 40336
- SIZE: 15 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 37.752372, -83.994854
- PARCEL #: 054-00-00-007.01
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Calloways Creek 15 Acres
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: none (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at NW corner, 814′ S x 1268′ NE x 746′ NW (meandering) x 1080′ W/SW (meandering) to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: majority of property inside 100-year floodplain (view map here)
- WETLANDS: slim channel of wetlands that coincides with the path of the creek, through the middle of the property (see floodplain map above)
- ELEVATION: 611 feet
- TERRAIN: mostly flat to gently rolling
- CONDITION: pastureland, partially wooded, intermittent clearings (ideal for hunting)
- LEGAL ACCESS: via publicly platted farm road branching off Winchester Road (and insured by title company as legal access; view map here)
- POWER: closest power line is 1387′ from property entry, on Winchester Road (Jackson Energy, 606-364-1000)
- WATER: closest water line is 1387′ from property entry, on Winchester Road (Irvine Municipal Utilities, 606-723-2197)
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $106.03 in 2024
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: no zoning, NO RESTRICTIONS – do what you want with your land!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- no size/height restriction on homes/structures on the lot
- no setback requirements
- no time limit to build – leave the lot as-is for as long as you want or need
- RVs, campers, mobile homes, cabins, tiny homes are all OK
- animals, livestock, etc OK
- no HOA or CC+R’s
- or, simply leave it as-is and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: West Irvine (Elementary) – Estill County (Middle School) – Estill County (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Irvine < Richmond < Lexington
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Blue Grass Airport (1 hr 1 min), Louisville International (1 hr 48 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (606) 723-4569
- Treasurer (606) 723-7524
- Clerk/Recorder (606) 723-5156
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The turn-off from Hwy 89 is located precisely at GPS coordinates 37.749647, -83.996446. You’ll drive, through some No Trespassing signs and unlocked gate (see top right photo in “Route to Property” photo above), about a quarter-mile until the woods open up to the left (see photo above). Park there and our property line begins approximately 185 feet from the dirt road. Access is legal via an old platted county road easement (see the county parcel map in the last photo of our photo reel).
- From this Google Maps link here, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Located in the heart of outdoor adventure, the area offers plenty of ways to connect with nature. Most notably, the Kentucky River Park is just 5 minutes away and the Kentucky River itself is a major draw for water enthusiasts and animals alike. Ray’s Hog Holler Pay Lake is perfect for a relaxing day of fishing, while Lily Mountain Nature Preserve provides scenic trails and diverse wildlife habitats. For a family outing, Stanton City Park features open spaces for picnics, playgrounds, and seasonal events. Essentials are just a short 6 minute drive down Hwy 89 in Irvine, and Richmond, about a half hour away, offers a far wider selection of retail options, including a Walmart. For bigger city action, Lexington stands as the nearest major city about an hour away, offering a broad mix of cultural attractions, shopping centers, and fine dining.
NEARBY – Ray’s Hog Holler Pay Lake (13 mins), Lily Mountain Nature Preserve (19 mins), Stanton City Park (20 mins), Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon (26 mins), Whittleton Arch Trail #216 (31 mins), Mill Creek Lake (32 mins), Auxier Ridge Trailhead (34 mins), Owsley Fork Reservoir (42 mins), and more!
IRVINE (6 mins, nearest grocery store)
- RETAIL – Save-A-Lot, Family Dollar, Dollar General, D&J Hardware, Ravenna Food Mart, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Hardee’s, Steam Engine Pizza, The Twin, El Ranchito, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Mercy Health Hospital
- RECREATIONAL – Kentucky River Park
RICHMOND (29 mins, nearest Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, ALDI, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Kroger, Save A Lot, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Wendy’s, Sonic Drive-in, Burger King, Subway, Dairy Queen, Chick-fil-A, Hardees, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Richmond Urgent Care, White House Clinics, Madison Family Clinic, BluMine Health Richmond, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Ray’s Hog Holler Pay Lake, Lily Mountain Nature Preserve, Stanton City Park, Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon, Whittleton Arch Trail #216, Mill Creek Lake, Auxier Ridge Trailhead, Owsley Fork Reservoir, and more!
LEXINGTON (58 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $55,400
- Down Payment = $11,000
- Monthly Payment = $998.15
- Term = 5 years (60 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st, or E-Constructions Loans and their details are below:
Farm Credit Mid-America is one of the best local land lenders in the area for rural properties and they require as little as 10% down up to a 30-year term, with interest rates as low as 7.55%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact Brooke by phone at (859) 498-8618 or visit their nearest office for more information: 3047 Owingsville Road Mt Sterling, KY. They do serve Kentucky.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Kentucky.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They do serve Kentucky.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.