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170 Birch Hollow Rd - Absolute Auction Online to November 5, 2025 0.38 - 91.37 Acre Commercial Land Lots Offered at $1.00 - $1.00 Per Lot in Stanton, KY 40380
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Absolute Auction of Land Parcels and Building Lots at Red River Gorge on November 5th
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Selling Absolute - Regardless of Price - No Minimum Bid Required
By Order of Trustee. On behalf of the late developer & visionary Dale Smith.
This is your shot to make a mark in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky with an opportunity to build your dream luxury cabin, short-term rental investments or private resort development near the Red River Gorge.
280± total acres offered in tracts, single parcels and combinations of platted lots.
(4) Larger Parcels ranging from 24± to 91± acres with potential for Development, Land Banking, Hunting Tracts, White Oak Logging & more.
(10) Smaller Lots ranging from 0.4± to 2.0± acres ideal for building your Dream Mountain Home or Short-term Rental Investments.
101: 24.52± Acres (Parcel 1)
102: 70.64± Acres (Parcel 2)
103: 91.37± Acres (Parcel 3)
104: 84.48± Acres (Parcel 4)
105: 2.02± Acres (Parcel 5)
106: 0.50± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 6)
107: 0.50± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 7 & 7A)
108: 0.38± Acre Lot (Lot 4)
109: 5 Lots, selling together, Totaling 4.3± Acres (Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21)
110: 1.13± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 15)
Terms: Proof of Funds Required to Bid, 10% Buyer’s Premium added to winning bid to determine sale price, Earnest Money Deposit 20% of Purchase Price, 2% Broker Co-op, close in 30 days.
Bidding Starts to Close: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Inspection (By Appointment Only): Tuesday, November 4, 2025
This auction is a golden opportunity, with a range of investment levels to play your part in the story of Birch Hollow. The Luxury HOA Cabin Community, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Appalachian Mountains is located in Stanton, the county seat of Powell County, in an area known as the gateway to Red River Gorge.
Included in this sale are multiple platted, buildable lots with county water, electric and fiber optic internet readily available. For the more seasoned builder, we’re offering five adjoined and contingent parcels for a medium-sized development play.
For the discerning developer, the possibilities are limitless. Envision an exclusive sportsman's club, a private retreat perfect for hiking, fishing, bow hunting, and other outdoor activities. This dream could become a reality with the option to combine the largest parcels, totaling over 270 acres with two ponds.
Located just 60 miles east of Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, the property is less than 10 miles from downtown Stanton and even closer to the stunning Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and countless outdoor experiences. Nestled in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Birch Hollow is a natural retreat tucked in between multiple ridges, numerous ravines, natural springs and dense outcrops of stone cliffs typical in the area.
Whether you’re seeking scenic trails, thrilling adventures, or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Birch Hollow has everything you could want. This growing HOA cabin community currently includes 14 luxury cabins, carefully crafted homes, each with its own personality. It’s a place where the wild meets comfort, where vacationers arrive as guests but leave as part of Birch Hollow’s story.
PROPERTY FACTS Under Contract
| Price | $1.00 - $10.00 | Property Type | Land |
| Sale Type | Investment | Property Subtype | Commercial |
| Sale Condition | Bulk/Portfolio Sale | Proposed Use | Commercial |
| No. Lots | 10 | Total Lot Size | 279.84 AC |
| Price | $1.00 - $10.00 |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Sale Condition | Bulk/Portfolio Sale |
| No. Lots | 10 |
| Property Type | Land |
| Property Subtype | Commercial |
| Proposed Use | Commercial |
| Total Lot Size | 279.84 AC |
10 LOTS AVAILABLE
Lot Parcel 1
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 24.52 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.04 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.04 |
| Lot Size | 24.52 AC |
At the heart of Birch Hollow, with over 24 acres, two surveyed dams, and two privately stocked ponds, Parcel 1 has development potential for multiple buildable lots with breathtaking views. Parcel 1 includes assignment of Developer Rights.
Lot Parcel 2
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 70.64 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Lot Size | 70.64 AC |
Parcel 2 represents over 70 acres to the south of Birch Hollow Road turning left before you get to the historic Sundance cabin, the undeveloped acreage is accessible by logging roads that take you uphill towards the rugged Parcel 3.
Lot Parcel 3
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 91.37 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Lot Size | 91.37 AC |
Representing the backside of Birch Hollow, Parcel 3 is considered undevelopable by some but offers over 91 acres of rugged terrain, ridges, ravines, and springs. Logging roads from Parcel 2 provide the easement access that requires 4 wheel drive.
Lot Parcel 4
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 84.48 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.01 |
| Lot Size | 84.48 AC |
On the north side of Birch Hollow Road, these 84 plus acres surround developed lots with a dozen or more luxury cabins along Bootleg Ridge and Wild Turkey Run. The southwest side of Parcel 4 potentially offers some developable lots with long views.
Lot Parcel 5
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 2.02 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.50 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.50 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 AC |
Adjacent to the unpaved road around the ponds and below the logging road that runs up around the property, Parcel 5 has great potential for development with amazing views of Birch Hollow.
Lot Lot 6
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 0.50 AC |
| Price Per AC | $2.00 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $2.00 |
| Lot Size | 0.50 AC |
After passing the ponds of Parcel 1 while turning left onto Dale Hollow Road you’ll find Lot 6, the second parcel to your right. This half acre partially cleared and leveled lot with county water sets the stage for development potential.
Lot Lot 7 & 7A
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 0.50 AC |
| Price Per AC | $2.00 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $2.00 |
| Lot Size | 0.50 AC |
The half acre property has the benefit of county water and being partially prepped for building your luxury log cabin or short-term rental investment.
Lot Lot 4
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 0.38 AC |
| Price Per AC | $2.63 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $2.63 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 AC |
With 0.38 acres on a diamond shaped lot, adjacent to the lower pond, this property is a capstone of creative potential.
Lot
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 4.30 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.23 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.23 |
| Lot Size | 4.30 AC |
Development of these lots will require utility lines to be run and/or a community well to be dug. However, the potential opportunity to build a cluster of short-term rental properties with breathtaking views would be worth the investment.
Lot Lot 15
| Price | $1 | Lot Size | 1.13 AC |
| Price Per AC | $0.88 |
| Price | $1 |
| Price Per AC | $0.88 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 AC |
This 1.13 acre property has great potential for building a well positioned luxury cabin with pond views, with country water available, is an opportunity not to be missed.
DESCRIPTION
Stanton, KY: Development & Investment Opportunities Near Red River Gorge in Birch Hollow (Powell County) 10% Buyer’s Premium - Online Only Selling Absolute - Regardless of Price - No Minimum Bid Required By Order of Trustee. On behalf of the late developer & visionary Dale Smith. This is your shot to make a mark in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky with an opportunity to build your dream luxury cabin, short-term rental investments or private resort development near the Red River Gorge. 280± total acres offered in tracts, single parcels and combinations of platted lots. (4) Larger Parcels ranging from 24± to 91± acres with potential for Development, Land Banking, Hunting Tracts, White Oak Logging & more. (10) Smaller Lots ranging from 0.4± to 2.0± acres ideal for building your Dream Mountain Home or Short-term Rental Investments. View General Property Tour Bidding Starts to Close: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET Inspection (By Appointment Only): Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Property Address: 170 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton, KY 40380 Sale Broker: Don Erler, 502-592-8858 or Don@DonErler.com Sale Manager: Austin McRoberts, 404-500-6628 or Austin@AMCbid.com Terms: Proof of Funds Required to Bid, 10% Buyer’s Premium added to winning bid to determine sale price, Earnest Money Deposit 20% of Purchase Price, 2% Broker Co-op, close in 30 days. This auction is a golden opportunity, with a range of investment levels to play your part in the story of Birch Hollow. The Luxury HOA Cabin Community, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Appalachian Mountains is located in Stanton, the county seat of Powell County, in an area known as the gateway to Red River Gorge. Included in this sale are multiple platted, buildable lots with county water, electric and fiber optic internet readily available. For the more seasoned builder, we’re offering five adjoined and contingent parcels for a medium-sized development play. For the discerning developer, the possibilities are limitless. Envision an exclusive sportsman's club, a private retreat perfect for hiking, fishing, bow hunting, and other outdoor activities. This dream could become a reality with the option to combine the largest parcels, totaling over 270 acres with two ponds. Located just 60 miles east of Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, the property is less than 10 miles from downtown Stanton and even closer to the stunning Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and countless outdoor experiences. Nestled in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Birch Hollow is a natural retreat tucked in between multiple ridges, numerous ravines, natural springs and dense outcrops of stone cliffs typical in the area. Whether you’re seeking scenic trails, thrilling adventures, or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Birch Hollow has everything you could want. This growing HOA cabin community currently includes 14 luxury cabins, carefully crafted homes, each with its own personality. It’s a place where the wild meets comfort, where vacationers arrive as guests but leave as part of Birch Hollow’s story.
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Numbers | Improvements Assessment | $0 | |
| Land Assessment | $0 | Total Assessment | $468,000 |
PROPERTY TAXES
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170 Birch Hollow Rd - Absolute Auction Online to November 5, 2025
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