Rare opportunity to own approximately 163 acres in Williamsburg with an impressive combination of usable land, natural resources, water, wildlife, and recreational opportunities. A large amount of the property is very flat, providing excellent potential for farming, livestock, horses, or a start-up farm. The property also offers abundant wildlife, including deer, turkey, fish, elk, and more, making it a wonderful recreational and hunting property with two very nice deer blinds already in place. The property features a working private natural gas well that provides free natural gas. There is also a 1/4-acre land lease with the natural gas company for a compressor station that pays $1,600 annually. The property has high potential for a new oil well, while an old oil well has been professionally decommissioned by the Kentucky State Oil and Gas Office. All mineral rights have been confirmed by an attorney and will convey to the new buyer. Water and electric are available at the road, and the property offers an incredible combination of water features with three ponds touching the property as well as Clear Fork River frontage. There is plenty of room for horses, cattle, ATVs, side-by-sides, hunting, horseback riding, and other recreational activities. The property also adjoins the Kentucky Welcome Center on I-75 North, adding to its convenient location. With its large amount of flat, usable acreage, river frontage, multiple ponds, abundant wildlife, natural gas, mineral rights, and recreational potential, this property offers numerous possibilities. Whether you're looking to start a farm, create a private hunting and recreational retreat, or own a large tract with valuable natural resources, this 163-acre property is worth taking a look at.
Gently Rolling Hills in the Southern end of Whitley Co allows for your enjoyment of this surveyed 163.24 acre property. Uninhabitable old farm house on property with all available utilities and septic system present if you wish to build. Working Gas well with lease to around 2030 with income of roughly $1,600 annually. Land had only a select cut of timber around 10 years ago. This property has acreage on both sides of I75 but is accessible via Sandy Flats Rd.
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$815 (+64.2%)
2024
$496 (−3.4%)
2022
$514 (+37.2%)
$53,700 + $14,000
$67,700
2012
$375
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
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179 Acres
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County
Whitley County
APN
152-00-00-025.00
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Williamsburg, KY • 40769
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1635 Sandy Flats Rd Rd
$585,971
$14K under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $75K to $595K.