
Land for Sale in La Center, Kentucky
Forest St, La Center, KY 42056
Located in Ballard County, Kentucky, this small-acre timber tract offers an appealing combination of hunting opportunities, build site potential, and convenient access along Highway 60. With approximately 2,000 feet of road frontage, utilities available along the roadway, and a mixture of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods, the property provides opportunities for recreational use or future residential development. Its wooded habitat, areas of dense understory, and adjoining row crop acreage create an attractive setting for buyers seeking a manageable hunting property in Western Kentucky. The property consists of timbered acreage with a diverse mixture of softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods. The hardwood component provides seasonal food sources for wildlife, particularly during the fall when acorns and other hard mast become available. The softwoods contribute additional habitat diversity and cover, creating a wooded landscape with several features that can benefit local wildlife populations. Areas of dense understory are found throughout portions of the tract, providing valuable bedding and security cover for whitetail deer. These thicker sections of vegetation create secluded areas where deer can seek cover while remaining close to surrounding food sources. The combination of timber and dense understory provides opportunities for identifying natural wildlife movement patterns and establishing hunting locations. One of the property's notable features is its location to adjoining row crop acreage. The neighboring agricultural ground provides an additional food source within the surrounding landscape, while the timbered portions of this tract offer nearby cover. The transition between cultivated fields and wooded habitat creates an edge that deer and other wildlife may use when traveling between feeding and bedding areas. For hunters interested in a smaller, manageable property, this combination of agricultural edge and wooded cover provides opportunities to evaluate deer movement along the field boundaries and within the timber. The mast-producing hardwoods add another seasonal food source, complementing the adjoining agricultural ground and contributing to the property's overall recreational appeal. An established access trail provides a route into the wooded acreage, making it easier to explore the property, scout for wildlife activity, and reach potential hunting locations. The trail also offers a starting point for continued property maintenance and recreational access. Approximately 2,000 feet of frontage along Highway 60 is another significant feature. This substantial road frontage provides convenient access and flexibility when evaluating potential entry locations or future improvements. The property's highway frontage may also offer options for positioning a future residence or recreational cabin, depending on site conditions and applicable access requirements. Utilities are available along the road frontage, adding to the property's build site potential. Buyers interested in constructing a country home, hunting cabin, or weekend retreat can explore potential building locations within the wooded setting. The combination of road frontage and nearby utilities provides a practical starting point for evaluating future development, subject to applicable permits, utility connections, and site suitability. The timbered landscape offers opportunities to maintain a wooded setting around a future homesite while preserving portions of the property for recreational use. Buyers seeking a rural property with both residential and hunting potential may appreciate the flexibility offered by the combination of road access, available utilities, and wildlife habitat. The tract's smaller size also makes it an option for buyers interested in owning recreational land without the maintenance requirements associated with larger acreage.
Location
- Street address
- Forest St
- County
- Ballard County
- Zip code
- 42056
- Elevation
- 348 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 16.47 acres
- MLS #
- MyStateMLS 12052476
- Posted
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | New listing | $85,000 | — | MyStateMLS |
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