235 Red Foley Road, Mt Vernon, KY 40456

$450,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 1,296 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 317,988 Status: Active
Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Overview

Description

Own a Piece of Kentucky Broadcasting History! A rare opportunity awaits with the sale of WRVK Radio Station, an established broadcasting business owned by Saylor Broadcasting, Inc. since 2002. This turnkey offering includes approximately 7.3 acres, the broadcast tower, studio facilities, operating equipment, and the FCC license (subject to FCC approval), providing everything needed to continue operating one of Kentucky's longstanding hometown radio stations. WRVK's roots trace back to the golden age of country music broadcasting. During the 1940s and 1950s, broadcasts from WHAS Radio and the CBS Radio Network originated from nearby Renfro Valley. When those broadcasts concluded, John Lair and Tom Hargis transformed the existing studio into WRVK, launching the station in 1957 to serve Rockcastle County and surrounding areas. Under Saylor Broadcasting's ownership, the station has maintained its country format and its longtime motto, "Your Homefolks Station!" Located just minutes from I-7 ...

Listing Details MLS# 26015012

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Business

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-25

Address

County
Rockcastle
Street Number
235
Street Name
Red Foley
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40456
Parcel Number
044-00-035.01

Contract

Original List Price
450000
Start Showing Date
2026-06-25
Listing Contract Date
2026-06-25
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
347.22

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
022 - Rockcastle County
Subdivision Name
Commercial

Interior

Living Area
1296
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Building Area Total
1296
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet

More Information

Building

Year Built
9999
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Acres
7.3
Lot Size Square Feet
317988

Remarks

Public Remarks
Own a Piece of Kentucky Broadcasting History! A rare opportunity awaits with the sale of WRVK Radio Station, an established broadcasting business owned by Saylor Broadcasting, Inc. since 2002. This turnkey offering includes approximately 7.3 acres, the broadcast tower, studio facilities, operating equipment, and the FCC license (subject to FCC approval), providing everything needed to continue operating one of Kentucky's longstanding hometown radio stations. WRVK's roots trace back to the golden age of country music broadcasting. During the 1940s and 1950s, broadcasts from WHAS Radio and the CBS Radio Network originated from nearby Renfro Valley. When those broadcasts concluded, John Lair and Tom Hargis transformed the existing studio into WRVK, launching the station in 1957 to serve Rockcastle County and surrounding areas. Under Saylor Broadcasting's ownership, the station has maintained its country format and its longtime motto, "Your Homefolks Station!" Located just minutes from I-75, the property serves as both the broadcasting studio and transmitter site. The station currently operates as a 1200-watt AM and 250-watt FM facility. WRVK offers a rare combination of real estate, an established business, broadcasting infrastructure, and nearly 70 years of Kentucky broadcasting history. Transfer of the FCC license is subject to approval by the FCC. (Confidential business information, including financial and operational details, will be provided only to qualified buyers after execution of a confidentiality agreement. Showings are by appointment only to avoid disrupting ongoing operations.)

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Call listing agent at 606-308-4618. A 48-hour notice is required for showings.

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Propane; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Propane; Water Connected Business Type: Commercial; Professional/Office Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Includes: Building(s); Business; Equipment; Fixtures; Inventory; Land; Licenses Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent
Listing Office: WEICHERT REALTORS - Ford Brothers
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.