News Summary
Multiple significant real estate transactions occurred in Mount Sterling and surrounding regions, showcasing an active market. The month featured various deals, including residential sales of single-family homes and large parcels of land. Notable transactions included major land deals exceeding a million in value and numerous residential sales demonstrating strong interest in the area’s property market. Overall, the month’s activity reflects ongoing development and investment in the local real estate sector.
Recent Real Estate Transactions in Mount Sterling and Surrounding Areas During June 2025
Mount Sterling experienced significant activity in its real estate market during June 2025, with multiple residential, commercial, and land transactions recorded across the city and nearby areas. These transactions reflect ongoing property interests from both individual buyers and investment groups, highlighting the diverse landscape of the local real estate sector.
Major Residential Sales in Mount Sterling
Among the notable residential transactions, Jered Shoopman and Jacquelyn Shoopman sold a residence located at 104 W. Union in Mount Sterling to Jacob W. Shoopman for $174,500 on June 20, 2025. Additionally, Ransom L. Carroll sold a residence at 1506 625 E. to Michael Johnson and Paulette Johnson, with the sale price listed as $155,000 on May 27, 2025.
Condos and family residences continued to change hands, including Samuel A. Engler’s sale of a property at 221 W. Coline to Logan Davis and Riley Barnett for $155,000 on June 10. Similarly, Jason Markert sold a residence at 308 Mechanic to Carson Grant Smith and Gracie Elise Tatham for $185,000 on June 11.
The Amy Newton and David Noble residence at 310 S. Chestnut in Versailles was transferred for $200,000 to Eric Hannel on June 5, 2025, illustrating ongoing cross-area residential activity.
Significant Land and Farm Property Transactions
Land sales represented a substantial part of the June 2025 activity, with large-scale agricultural and development parcels changing owners. The Jerry K. Ackerman Irrevocable Trust sold over 155 acres at 1221 940 E. in Mount Sterling to Cottonwood Land Company, LLC for $1,568,833 on June 19, 2025. The same trust also sold three separate parcels totaling more than 327 acres at the same address, including 155.66 acres for $1,444,689, 89.65 acres for $806,850, and 20 acres in Timewell to Florida Tree Farms, Inc. for $150,000 on June 16.
In addition, Workman Farm, Inc. sold nearly 278 acres to ILO Acres, LLC for $2,004,000. Property transactions also included rural acreage, such as 50.42 acres in Timewell sold by Randall Lee Leerhoff for $20,000.
Other notable notable land transactions involved Barbara Jane Henry, trustee, who sold less than 100% interest in 364.719 acres to Robert and Carolyn Kassing for $914,442.
Commercial and Investment Property Transfers
Commercial real estate saw activity with sales including Gerald D. Morath’s sale of a residence/retail establishment at 108 N. Main in Versailles to Thierry M. Nurumbi for $13,000 on June 17. Additionally, Steven W. Huett sold a lot at 309 E. Chestnut in Mount Sterling to LG Outdoors, LLC for $16,000 on June 16.
Other transactions involved property designated for development or investment, such as MTS Housing, LLC’s sale of a residence and lot at 623 W. North to Camden Schmitz and Madison Schmitz for $336,500 and a separate residence at 625 West North to Aaron T. Stone for $329,500, both completed on June 19, 2025.
Additional Noteworthy Transactions
Residential sales outside Mount Sterling included Julia Ann Huston‘s sale of a property at 509 S. Main in Versailles to Logan Zimmerman for $50,000. The estate of Shirley D. Moore sold over 156 acres in Timewell to Daniel L. Moore and Christine A. Moore for $582,442.
Properties in other nearby areas included Braden Robert Forsythe’s sale of a residence at 411 S. Ripley in Ripley for $85,000, and Crummatt Properties, LLC acquired 33.42 acres in Mount Sterling for $220,572.
Summary
The data from June 2025 indicates active real estate markets across Mount Sterling and the surrounding regions, with a broad spectrum of transactions involving residential properties, large farmland parcels, commercial establishments, and investment lands. These activities reflect ongoing investment interest and the dynamics of property ownership changes essential to regional development and economic vitality.
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Additional Resources
- Muddy River News: Real Estate Transfers in Brown County
- Lane Report: Mt. Sterling Industrial Authority Grant
- Muddy River News: Real Estate Transfers in Brown County for January 2025
- Times Union: Sterling Real Estate Group News
- Wikipedia: Real Estate
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