Estill County, Kentucky
Irvine Real Estate and Local Guide
Irvine is the county seat of Estill County, a small Appalachian-foothills town on the Kentucky River known for its iron-furnace heritage and outdoor recreation. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Irvine best.
About the area
Living in Irvine, KY
County seat of Estill County, established in 1812 and named for Colonel William Irvine.
The housing market
Homes in Irvine
- About 41.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 53.1% of housing is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $123,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Irvine home
Fitchburg Furnace
1869 charcoal iron furnace described as the world's largest of its kind
Mack Theatre
Historic downtown Irvine theater undergoing restoration
Irvine-Ravenna Historic District
Late 19th-century buildings around the 1941 Estill County Courthouse
Kentucky River Recreation Park
River paddling access with soccer fields, a playground, and canoe and kayak launch
Lily Mountain Nature Preserve
Protected natural area in the Appalachian foothills of Estill County
Neighborhoods
Irvine areas to know
Ravenna
Adjacent railroad town to the southeast, forming the Irvine-Ravenna area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.