Courtesy: Highland Heritage Realty
606-727-5319
Discover a rare opportunity to own a private mountain tract in the heart of southeastern Kentucky—priced to sell and ready for your vision. Located on Hinkle Paynes Creek County Road 215/253 in Knox County, this expansive wooded property offers exceptional seclusion, natural beauty, and recreational potential just minutes from Barbourville and within convenient reach of regional tourism destinations. The Knox County PVA reflects the property as 25 acres more or less; however, satellite imagery suggests the tract may encompass approximately 59 acres. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding acreage. The property features county road frontage, providing accessible entry while maintaining privacy and a true Appalachian wilderness setting. A meandering creek enhances the landscape and adds to the property's natural appeal, along with rock formations and caves characteristic of the region. The land is predominantly wooded with rolling to mountainous terrain and is home to abundant wildlife, making it ideal for hunting, hiking, ATV use, camping, or a private mountain retreat. This tract would also be well suited for a recreational getaway, long-term land investment, or future cabin or homestead site (subject to buyer verification of utilities, zoning, and building requirements). Gas, water, and electric are available at the road, offering added convenience for future development. With its competitive pricing, this property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking value in a growing rural and recreational market. Situated in a region known for its rich Appalachian heritage, outdoor recreation, and proximity to state parks, rivers, and trail systems, this property offers a compelling escape for out-of-state buyers seeking space, privacy, and connection to nature. Whether envisioned as a personal retreat, legacy land holding, or recreational basecamp, this Knox County property delivers exceptional potential at a price point designed to attract serious interest. Buyer to verify acreage, boundaries, access, creek location, utilities, and intended use.
Hinkle is located in Kentucky. Hinkle, Kentucky has a population of 768. Hinkle is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 46.72% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.09%.
The median household income in Hinkle, Kentucky is $28,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $29,206 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hinkle is 54.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.9 inches per year, with 8.4 inches of snow per year.
