Becknerville
Neighborhood in Winchester, Kentucky
Clark County 40391, 40509, 40515
Newly built subdivisions near Winchester and sprawling, multiacre estates
Residential real estate in Becknerville consists of subdivisions and developments featuring single-family homes, as well as larger estates on private multi-acre lots. The neighborhood's northeast corner has several rapidly growing subdivisions with recently built and to-be-built New Traditional brick and stone homes. "Clark County's population has remained pretty steady, but it's growing now. We're seeing growth," Brady explains. In terms of land mass, most of Becknerville is taken up by larger lots, "Four acres and up is typical, but there are some huge farms out that way, too." People move here because they're looking for a rural ambiance that's still close to amenities — in this case near both Winchester and Lexington — and to pay less property taxes than they would in the city. "Fayette County's property taxes are a bit higher than ours, but the counties bordering us to the east are a bit lower. We're right about in the middle," says Brady. Because of the range of listing types in Becknerville, prices vary greatly. An undeveloped acre lot typically lists for around $100,000, while single-family homes in subdivisions can range from $200,000 to $800,000, depending primarily on the home's size and age. Multi-acre private properties with large estate homes can run from $1 to $2 million.Explore history and the outdoors at Fort Boonesborough State Park
Six miles south, Fort Boonesborough State Park is the site of Kentucky's second settlement and was a working 18th-century fort. Today, visitors can explore Daniel Boone's original fort site and watch historians reenact 18th-century skills and craft demonstrations in a replica fort. The park is popular for birding, with plenty of wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers and red-tailed hawks. In addition, boating and launch ramps are also available; and many enjoy fishing for bluegill, bass and catfish along the Kentucky River. Those interested in staying for the weekend can settle in at one of the park's 166 campsites that include electricity and water hookups, before exploring the park's half-mile walking trail. The park is also home to the Kentucky River Museum, which showcases the lifestyle of those who constructed this river's locks and dams in the 1900s. Within Becknerville, the Clark County Fish & Game Club is a private club used for hunting and fishing. Six miles east, the Southwind Golf Course is a public 18-hole, par-71 course with a sports bar and restaurant.Clark County Public Schools
Students in Becknerville attend Clark County Public Schools. Those living on the north end of the neighborhood start at Strode Station Elementary School, which receives a B-plus grade and ranks fourth on Niche's list of standout elementary schools in the Lexington area. Students on the neighborhood's south end start at the B-minus-rated Shearer Elementary School. All students will then continue on to the B-rated Baker Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grades, followed by the B-minus-rated Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School for seventh and eighth, and finally on to the B-rated George Rogers Clark High School for ninth through twelfth grades. George Rogers Clark High School provides students with the opportunity to earn early college credits through in-school and off-campus classes in coordination with Morehead State University, Eastern Kentucky University and Bluegrass Community and Technical College.The Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival and the Beer Cheese Festival
Every Labor Day weekend, downtown Winchester celebrates the region's history with the Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival, a two-day event with concerts, vendor booths and a 5K walk/run. In June, residents come together for the annual Beer Cheese Festival. First developed in Kentucky in the late 1930s by chef Joe Allman, beer cheese was his effort to increase his patron's beer consumption. Today, the birth of beer cheese is now celebrated annually in Winchester with thousands of visitors sampling beer cheeses from all over the country, plus lots of vendors and live music.Getting to Lexington, Winchester and other employment hubs
Becknerville is a car-dependent neighborhood 7 miles southwest of Winchester and 17 miles southeast of Lexington. "A lot of people work in Lexington or Winchester, or at Toyota in Georgetown or the Nestle factory in Mount Sterling," Brady says. The Toyota Georgetown Assembly Plant is 30 miles northwest via Interstate 75 and Winchester Road; and Nestle is 27 miles northeast via Interstate 64. Becknerville's nearest hospital is the Clark Regional Medical Center, 7 miles north in Winchester. The Blue Grass Airport is 23 miles west.Farm-to-table restaurants, vineyards and dining along the Kentucky River
Becknerville's northeast corner has a Walmart and a Kroger for groceries, and is surrounded by local restaurants like Puerta Grande Mexican Bar & Grill and the Japanese restaurant Sakura Express. Standard chain restaurants like Taco Bell, Golden Corral and Sonic Drive-In are popular spots for food on-the-go. On the neighborhood's east side, off Boonesboro Road, the Beech Spring Farm Market is open daily and sells farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade pies and artisanal grocery items like jellies, chicken salad and cheeses. Next door, JK's at Forest Grove is a cozy family-owned restaurant selling made-from-scratch food like mac n cheese, quiche and hot browns. To the south, Hall's on the River serves fried catfish and other Southern food on their patio overlooking the Kentucky River; and the Waterfront Grill and Gathering serves-up American fare like burgers, salmon and catfish sandwiches on its large riverside patio. On special occasions or simply to relax, residents head to the Harkness Edwards Vineyards, an old barn and farmhouse central to the neighborhood that serves sampler-style flights of wine paired with cheese and crackers on picnic tables in its backyard.Crime
Becknerville has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, which is well below the national average of 4.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robin Jones
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 376-5622
815 Total Sales
2 in Becknerville
$230K - $398K Price Range
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Brenda Murphy
Murphy Realty Group
(606) 709-8877
206 Total Sales
1 in Becknerville
$640,000 Price
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Angela Newby
Calumet Realty
(859) 800-3707
26 Total Sales
1 in Becknerville
$325,000 Price
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Philip 'PJ' Elder
Omega Real Estate Brokerage LLC
(859) 800-3582
46 Total Sales
1 in Becknerville
$425,000 Price
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Clarissa R Barber
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(859) 800-3178
129 Total Sales
2 in Becknerville
$290,000 Price Range
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Michelle Begley
Responds QuicklyWaizenhofer Real Estate
(859) 544-2291
57 Total Sales
1 in Becknerville
$199,500 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Becknerville | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Becknerville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Becknerville, Winchester sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Becknerville, Winchester over the last 12 months is $318,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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