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    1798 S Wilderness Road, Mount Vernon, KY 40456

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    $400,000

    COMMERCIAL - Mt Vernon, KY

    Property size:
    19,968 SF
    Lot size:
    1.40 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $20/SF
    Added:
    Jun 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    10
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 27 at 12:06 pm

    Property Features for 1798 S Wilderness Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking
    50
    Parking features
    Open
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    046E-00-041.01
    Size
    19,968 SF
    Lot size
    1.40 Acres

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Propane
    Heating system
    Propane (Heating), Electric (Heating)
    Cooling system
    Zoned

    Building Details

    Floors in Building
    2
    Roof type
    Rubber

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    Kenneth Degrant
    Kenneth Degrant

    Listing agent Kenneth Degrant License #244885

    Listing office High Point Realty & Auction 226 N 2nd St, Richmond, KY

    Listing date Jun 18, 2026

    MLS# 26014158

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    HighLights

    • 46‑unit motel on 1.4 acres just off I‑75 in Mt Vernon
    • 45 guest rooms: 33 King 1‑bed rooms and 12 rooms with 2 Queen beds; plus a separate housekeeper room with kitchenette
    • Owner’s quarters attached: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the owner currently living on site
    • Each unit has individual heat/air; zoned cooling; electric and propane heating; KU electric on site
    • Blacktop paved parking lot, storage building, and security cameras on the property
    • Auction: live or online at 10 am on July 18, 2026; selling by deed (30‑ft easement per previous title for entrance)

    Overview

    This for-sale hospitality property is a 46-unit motel on approximately 1.4 acres with 45 guest rooms and one separate housekeeper room that includes a kitchen apart from the 45 rooms. The front units were renovated in 2018, and some back units were renovated per the seller. Each room has individual heat and air, and all operating motel equipment stays with the property. The site also includes an owner’s quarters attached to the motel, described as three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a storage building, blacktop paved parking, and security cameras.

    The motel is located just off I-75 in Mt Vernon, Kentucky, at 1798 S Wilderness Road. The seller notes that the title entrance includes an easement with a 30-foot width. The property is being sold by deed, and supporting documents are available.

    For buyers looking for an operating lodging asset, the configuration provides a mix of 33 king-bed rooms and 12 two-queen-bed rooms, with individual climate control in each unit. The included on-site living space can support an owner-operator style arrangement, and the site amenities such as paved parking, storage, and security cameras help support day-to-day operations. The property is offered at auction on July 18, 2026, with specific bidding and documentation requirements for online bidders.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Motels

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Auto Parts Store Hotel & Motel Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Computer & Electronic Repair Wine and Liquor Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Quality Inn — 2184 S Wilderness Rd, Mt Vernon, KY 40456
    • OYO Hotel Mt. Vernon KY I-75 — 1798 S Wilderness Rd, Mt Vernon, KY 40456
    • Budget Inn Express — 1798 s wilderness rd, mt vernon, ky 40456
    • Kastle Inn Motel — 2184 S Wilderness Rd, Mt Vernon, KY 40456

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    City
    Mount Vernon
    County
    Rockcastle
    State
    Kentucky
    Longitude
    -84.312576
    Latitude
    37.342857

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Motel - 46-unit motel near I-75 offers individual heating and cooling, paved parking, and on-site security cameras.
    Where is this motel located?
    The property is located at 1798 S Wilderness Road Mount Vernon, KY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $400,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 46‑unit motel on 1.4 acres just off I‑75 in Mt Vernon; 45 guest rooms: 33 King 1‑bed rooms and 12 rooms with 2 Queen beds; plus a separate housekeeper room with kitchenette; Owner’s quarters attached: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the owner currently living on site
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