$1,700,000
$3,728 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 456 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
1391 Lower Adkinstown RdMckee, KY 40447
Ranch · MLS 11742637 · Listed 180 days ago (May 7, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
Nestled in the rolling hills of Jackson County, Kentucky, this breathtaking ±456-acre property is more than just land - it is a piece of Kentucky history. Originally established in the 1960s as the Gray Hawk Dairy by the Christian Appalachian Project, the farm was created with a mission of bringing jobs, opportunity, and agricultural education to the local community. In the 1970s, the Purcell family expanded the operation into a thriving dairy that once milked nearly 200 head of cattle while continuing the traditions of community involvement, local employment, and educational outreach. Though the dairy ceased operations more than 20 years ago, the spirit of the farm still remains. Today, the property offers an extraordinary blend of history, recreation, agriculture, and natural beauty. Rolling pastureland, mature timber, 10 ponds, flowing creeks, and even a scenic waterfall create a landscape that feels untouched and timeless. Wildlife is abundant, with exceptional deer and turkey habitat throughout the farm making this a true hunter's paradise. Improvements include two homes that could serve as rental properties, hunting cabins, or guest houses, along with six barns, two silos, and the original milk parlor - remnants of the farm's storied past that still stand proudly on the property. Whether you envision a premier hunting retreat, working farm, recreational getaway, investment opportunity, or legacy property to pass down for generations, this remarkable tract offers endless possibilities in the heart of Eastern Kentucky.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Brad Vinson of Base Camp Country Real Estate and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | RanchFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | MLS property type: Farm · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 456 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | Not clear from the listing |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Pasture (listing description)
- Barn (listing description)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- Timber or woods (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $1,700,000
- Original list price
- $1,800,000
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- Lot size
- 456 acres
- County
- Jackson County
- MLS number
- 11742637
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Mckee.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $1,800,000
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Jackson County, KY. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Jackson County
- University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (county offices and local specialists)
- University of Kentucky Regulatory Services Soil Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Kentucky
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Base Camp Country Real Estate. Listing agent: Brad Vinson. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Sep 25, 2026, 2:38 AM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.