Sell Land in Pike County, KY

Land We Look At in Pike County

• Mountain timber and hunting land

  Hardwood ridges around Elkhorn City, Virgie and Phelps suit timber owners and hunters.

• Valley and homesite parcels

  Level ground is limited, so valley parcels near Pikeville and the main highways are often sought for homesites.

• Reclaimed and mineral-area land

  Former surface-mine ground and tracts with mineral history need extra review of ownership and reservations.

Local Notes

• Pikeville is the county seat and home to the University of Pikeville.
• Elkhorn City, Belfry, Phelps, Virgie and Coal Run Village are other communities.
• U.S. 23, U.S. 119 and U.S. 460 are the main routes.
• Breaks Interstate Park lies near Elkhorn City on the Virginia line.
• Land uses include timber, hunting ground, reclaimed mine land and valley homesites.

Growth Areas

U.S. 23, U.S. 119 and U.S. 460 are the main corridors, and Pikeville serves as the regional center for health care, education and shopping. Level building ground near those routes is limited and draws the most interest.

Terrain, Flood and Zoning Notes

The terrain is steep and mountainous, cut by the Levisa Fork and Tug Fork and many creeks. Slope, floodplain and road access are the main limits on building. Pikeville and other cities zone their own land, and county rules apply elsewhere.

General information only. Confirm zoning and flood status for a specific parcel with the county.

County Resources

Property records in Kentucky come from two county offices: the county clerk, who records deeds, and the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA), who handles assessments. Both can be reached through the county offices in Pikeville. These official sources can also help with parcel research:

• Kentucky Department of Revenue, Property Valuation (property tax and PVA information)
• USDA Web Soil Survey (soil maps for any parcel)

These are public government resources. We are not affiliated with them.

Selling Without a Listing

In eastern Kentucky, surface and mineral rights can be owned separately. Mention any mineral reservations, deeded road access or heirs involved in the form so we can review the property accurately.

There is no realtor and no commission, and you pick the closing date. Our guide to selling Kentucky land without a realtor covers county clerk and PVA records, taxes and closing.