UNDER THE RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCES, COULD THIS BE A KEY CENTER FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY?
APRIL 17, 2026 – written by WADE QUEEN
An expansive tract of land in the heart of Lawrence County that has just recently been put up for sale, provides a rare opportunity to own a large, private mountain property in one of Eastern Kentucky’s well-known hunting regions.
The 2214 acres of property, which with the sale is being handled by JB Land & Home Realty, has a description of location for State Highway 2033, near Louisa, KY., has been historically held by coal companies since the 1970s, Properties of this size and seclusion seldom become available for private ownership in our local region. The land features a diverse landscape of wooded mountains, rolling ridges, natural valleys, and dramatic rock bluffs.
Multiple water sources run throughout the property including Tunnel Branch Creek, Left Fork of Nats Creek, Peach Orchard Branch, Burgess Fork and Triple Branch along with an existing pond and several areas that appear suitable for additional pond or small lake development.
These natural water features enhance the property’s wildlife habitat and add to the scenic character of the land.
Access throughout the property is supported by an established network of internal roads and multiple areas of road frontage, allowing for easy navigation to different sections of the tract. A gravel drive leads to a secluded area where a small shop structure is located, suitable for equipment storage or use as a base camp for recreational activities.
The property was timbered in 2025; however, sections of mature timber remain standing across portions of the tract. Natural clearings and open areas throughout the land provide excellent opportunities for establishing wildlife food plots or future building sites.
Located within Kentucky Deer Hunting Zone 2, the property supports a healthy population of regional wildlife. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts may encounter whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear, bobcat, coyotes, and other small game common to the Appalachian region. With its combination of wooded ridges, water features, internal road systems, and secluded building locations, this tract offers outstanding potential for a private hunting retreat, recreational property, trail riding destination, or long-term land investment.
Whether you are seeking a large recreational tract, a private mountain getaway, or acreage with future development potential, this Lawrence County property offers privacy, natural beauty, and significant outdoor opportunities.
The current asking price for the entire property is sitting at $2,209,000 (2.209 million dollars); which comes to an asking median value of just under $1000 an acre ($997.75 to be exact).
To give everyone the opposite end pricing of particular local real estate; there is a 5 acre lot across from the Catholic Church beside the turn onto Meadowbrook Road in Louisa, asking price for that lot by the Remax realty company? $500,000 (five hundred thousand/half of a million dollars); which is a median of $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) per acre.
Anyone can read and also view a total of 112 photos of the property at this link HERE.
Should Lawrence County leaders consider the purchase of this property for future housing, tourism and recreation and other commercial development?
