Rare opportunity! This certified organic property has not changed hands often over the years. The setting is private yet there is easy access to the main road. Ridge Acres is rooted deep, as it saddles historic Bruner Ridge giving a panoramic view. This 140 acre ( more or less) farm is on Ridge Lane just off of State Route 144 where it crosses the local north to south continental divide. Visitors and customers to the farm describe the commanding setting as breathtaking with a million dollar view. Hardinsburg can be seen to the south, Louisville 50 miles to the east, Owensboro 40 miles to the west and the northern view is across the Ohio river to the hills of Southern Indiana. There is abundant water with natural springs, five ponds, and one lake scattered across the flowing topography. The ridge top setting produces a micro climate extending the growing season four to six weeks in the fall. With an almost constant air flow crossing the ridge providing natural ventilation. The spacious dwelling is constructed of insulated concrete forms (ICF's building system) on all exterior walls. The entire home is heated by one wood burning fireplace. The 2,400 sq.ft. house can be entered at ground level (without steps) on the first floor to all entrances from the wrap-around porch or at the basement entrance. Huge kitchen with $50,000 worth of solid oak fronts with poplar shell and shelves cabinets (lumber came from the farm) and heated floor.
The median home value in Union Star, KY is $145,700. This is higher than the county median home value of $124,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Union Star, KY is $145,700. Approximately 45.26% of Union Star homes are owned, compared to 37.96% rented, while 16.79% are vacant. Union Star real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Union Star real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Union Star, Kentucky has a population of 257. Union Star is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.64%.
The median household income in Union Star, Kentucky is $35,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $49,919 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Union Star is 61.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.5 inches per year, with 7.4 inches of snow per year.