McVeigh, Kentucky is a former coal camp in Pike County, one of a cluster of company towns — including nearby Stone, McAndrews, and Hardy — that sprang up in the early 1900s as coal companies moved into the region’s rugged hollows. Just a few miles from McVeigh, the Pond Creek Coal Company town of Stone was even financed in part by Henry Ford, who established a coal business there to help power his automotive empire before selling the operation on in 1922. That same deep coal-country history surrounds a four-bedroom home at 6728 Straight Holw, now listed at $72,000 on 21 mountain acres following a $3,000 price cut on September 4.
An Important Note: Third-Party Approval Required
Before anything else, buyers should know this sale requires third-party approval, meaning the final terms need sign-off beyond the seller alone — similar to a short sale process. This typically extends the closing timeline, and buyers should go in prepared for that and work with an agent experienced in this type of transaction.
A Practical Home With Mountain Views
Built in 1985, this 1,174-square-foot home spans two levels with four bedrooms and one full bathroom, the primary bedroom and kitchen both on the main floor. Hardwood, carpet, and laminate flooring run throughout, and wall units handle cooling. The listing confirms genuine mountain views from the property — a defining feature of homes throughout this stretch of Pike County’s steep terrain.
Twenty-One Acres With a Barn and Workshop
At 21 acres, the property includes both a barn and a dedicated workshop, giving a buyer real infrastructure beyond the home itself — space for equipment, livestock, or hands-on projects. The land allows horses to be raised, adding further flexibility for buyers thinking beyond a standard residential use.
The Practical Details
The home connects to both public and well water, with sewage handled through a septic tank. Annual property taxes run $2,775, and the home has already seen a price reduction just over two weeks after its original listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $72,000 ($61/sq ft) — reduced $3,000 on 9/4; third-party approval required |
| Location | 6728 Straight Holw, McVeigh, KY 41555 |
| Home Size | 1,174 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 / 1 full |
| Lot Size | 21 acres |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Water / Sewer | Public and well / septic tank |
| Cooling | Wall units |
| Additional Structures | Barn, workshop |
| Horses Allowed | Yes |
| Annual Taxes | $2,775 |
Why McVeigh
McVeigh sits deep in Pike County, Kentucky’s largest coal-producing county and a region whose company-town history still shapes its small, close-knit communities today. The area sits close to Williamson, West Virginia, just across the state line, and remains defined by its steep hollows, mountain views, and a heritage increasingly preserved through local history museums like the nearby Stone Heritage Museum. For a buyer looking for genuine mountain acreage with real outbuildings, at an entry-level price in one of Appalachia’s most historically significant coal regions, McVeigh offers scale that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Interested in touring 6728 Straight Holw or want more details on the McVeigh area and approval process? Reach out to the listing agent below in ZILLOW
