
Land for Sale in Columbia, Kentucky
1200 Jay Wheeler Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
This 240-acre tract is a rare opportunity to own a large, unrestricted recreational property with the features buyers are looking for: year-round water, marketable timber, established trails, multiple build sites, and excellent hunting habitat. Located on the quiet, dead-end Jay Wheeler Road, the property offers outstanding privacy while still having access to utilities. Multiple building locations make it suitable for a hunting cabin, primary residence, family compound, or self-sufficient homestead. The land includes approximately 12 acres of open ground divided among five fields that are well suited for livestock, hay production, row crops, gardens, or wildlife food plots. The balance of the property consists of mature timber and diverse terrain that provides exceptional habitat for deer, turkey, and other wildlife. The property appears to support a strong wildlife population and has all the characteristics of an excellent hunting tract. Rock Lick Creek is woven throughout the property for more than 11/2 miles. This creek that provides a dependable water source for wildlife and livestock while adding significant recreational and scenic value. Nearly two miles of established ATV trails provide access throughout much of the property, making it easy to explore, hunt, or manage. The combination of ridge tops, creek bottoms, timber, and open fields creates a property that is both functional and enjoyable to use. In addition to its recreational value, the tract contains marketable timber, offering long-term investment potential. Whether your goal is hunting, farming, timber management, recreation, or building a private retreat, this property has the size, water, access, and versatility to support it. Large tracts with these assets are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Rock Lick Creek Retreat deserves a serious look.
Location
- Street address
- 1200 Jay Wheeler Rd
- County
- Adair County
- Zip code
- 42728
- Elevation
- 927 feet
Directions
From Columbia, proceed south on Jamestown Street (KY-55) out of Columbia. Proceed approximately 1 mile, then bear right onto KY-704. Proceed on KY-704 for about 5.8 miles, then turn right onto KY-768 North. Proceed approximately 2.3 miles, then turn left onto KY-1952. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Jay Wheeler Road. Continue to the end of Jay Wheeler Road. 1200 Jay Wheeler Road will be on the right. This drive is approximately 15 minutes from Columbia and follows paved county roads until reaching Jay Wheeler Road, a quiet dead-end road that provides access to the property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 240 acres
- MLS #
- MyStateMLS 11874119
- Posted
Parcels
- 044-00-00-027.00
- 045-00-00-002.00
Resources
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | New listing | $650,000 | — | MyStateMLS |
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