656 Escondida Road, Paris, KY 40361

$2,760,000
Property Type: Farm Square Footage: 1,464 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,933,790 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,760,000 List Date: 6/20/2022 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road's 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed ''Escondida'' manse). Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards. Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as ''prime farmland'' or ''farmland of statewide importance.'' The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries. Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point to the farm's long heritage. Early Kentucky pioneer John ''Wildcat'' McKinney resided in the area, even penning a May 1818 letter to Jefferson from ''Green Creek, Bourbon County Kentucky.'' An employe ...

Listing Details MLS# 22013176

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Farm

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2022-09-29
Purchase Contract Date
2022-08-20
Close Date
2022-09-28
Close Price
2760000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Bourbon
Street Number
656
Street Name
Escondida
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40361
Parcel Number
039-00-00-004.00

Contract

Original List Price
3100000
Start Showing Date
2022-06-20
Listing Contract Date
2022-06-20
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
7132.01
List Price/SqFt
2117.49
Sold Price/Acre
6349.79
Sold Price/SqFt
1885.25
SP/LP
0.89

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
006 - Bourbon County
Subdivision Name
Rural

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
1464
Living Area
1464

More Information

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
434.66
Lot Size Square Feet
18933790
Lot Size Dimensions
434.66 +/- acres per survey
Conservation Easement YN
No
View YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Offerings of this size are rarely available in the heart of Bourbon County. 656 Escondida Road's 435± acres lie directly across from Evergreen Farm (home to the famed ''Escondida'' manse). Boasting over 3,752 feet of road frontage, the farm is located only 20 minutes from the Thoroughbred Center on Paris Pike and 30 minutes from the Bluegrass Stockyards. Currently utilized for crop & cattle lands, 87% of the soils are categorized by the USDA as ''prime farmland'' or ''farmland of statewide importance.'' The farm holds further promise for utilization as a Thoroughbred operation given its proximity to Claiborne, Darley Stonerside, Siena Farm, and Stone Farm, as well as other esteemed equine nurseries. Green Creek frontage attracts abundant wildlife. Historic rock walls & mature trees point to the farm's long heritage. Early Kentucky pioneer John ''Wildcat'' McKinney resided in the area, even penning a May 1818 letter to Jefferson from ''Green Creek, Bourbon County Kentucky.'' An employee home, accompanied by multiple tobacco barns & sheds, provides additional functionality.

Land Details

Farm With House YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Showings strictly by appointment only with a proof of funds or preapproval letter e-mailed to the listing broker concurrent with the showing request. Min. 48-hour notice to show. LA accompany. Do not attempt to drive on the farm without an appointment as it is occupied.

Tax & Legal

Tax Rate
0.926
Zoning
AR
Directions
From Lexington: Winchester or Briar Hill Roads to Clintonville. Left on Clintonville, right on Escondida. Farm is on the right. From Paris: Winchester Road to Escondida Road.

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping
Yes
Waterfront
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises
Yes

View

Farm
Yes
Rural
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes
Water
Yes

Current Use

Agricultural
Yes
Cattle
Yes
Pasture
Yes

Possible Use

Agricultural
Yes
Cattle
Yes
Horses
Yes
Pasture
Yes

Farm Improvements

Equipment Building(s)
Yes
Tobacco Barn(s)
Yes

Housing

Tenant(s)
Yes

Possession Auxiliary Dwelling

Negotiable
Yes

Possession Farm Land

Negotiable
Yes

Possession Main House

Negotiable
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
No Sign
Yes

Documents

Aerial Photo
Yes
Survey
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Current Use: Agricultural; Cattle; Pasture Farm Improvements: Equipment Building(s); Tobacco Barn(s) Housing: Tenant(s) Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Waterfront Possession Auxiliary Dwelling: Negotiable Possession Farm Land: Negotiable Possession Main House: Negotiable Possible Use: Agricultural; Cattle; Horses; Pasture Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises View: Farm; Rural; Trees/Woods; Water Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; No Sign Documents: Aerial Photo; Survey; Other
Listing Office: Kirkpatrick & Company
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.