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$350,000
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47.56 Acres Lot
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00 Hwy 258 S Deep Run, NC 28525
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Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Recreation
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Not In Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 100610910
Lot Size 47.560 Acres
Acres 47.56
Property Sub-Type Recreation
Source Hive MLS
Property Description
Located along both Highway 258 South and Lightwood Knot Road in Lenoir County, North Carolina, this 47.56± acre wooded tract consists primarily of naturally regenerated pines, with a hardwood understory and natural vegetation throughout. This diversity in forest composition provides structural variation throughout the property, offering incredible potential for wildlife habitat management, timberland improvement, and long-term timber investment. Depending on the existing stand's maturity, stocking density, and overall condition, timber management may include selective thinnings, prescribed burns, or eventual harvesting. Additionally, identifying and retaining desirable (mast-producing) hardwood species while thinning could enhance the property's value from both a recreational and wildlife-oriented perspective. A professional forestry evaluation would be necessary to determine merchantable timber volumes and appropriate harvest timelines.
One of the property's most appealing characteristics is its existing wildlife habitat. The combination of naturally regenerated pine timber, hardwood understory, and pockets of exceptionally dense vegetation creates an environment well suited for several of eastern North Carolina's most recognizable game species; whitetail deer, wild turkey, and black bear. For recreational buyers, this presents an endless opportunity to explore the establishment of internal trails, wildlife food plots, and strategically located hunting stands.
The thick understory provides valuable security cover for wildlife, offering bedding areas, concealment, and protection from disturbance, particularly where patches of heavy cover transition into more open timber stands. These transitional areas create natural travel corridors for whitetail deer and black bears to move between bedding cover and surrounding feeding areas. Mast-producing hardwoods provide potential foraging opportunities for wild turkeys, while portions of the pine stand may offer suitable roosting habitat where tree size and structure permit. Selectively managed openings and improved understory conditions could further enhance habitat for wild turkey nesting and brooding.
Beyond its recreational and timber investment potential, this property offers an attractive opportunity to establish a homesite surrounded by natural pine timber, mature hardwoods, and established wildlife habitat; perfect for buyers seeking a private getaway, country homesite, or secluded rural estate.
None of the property lies within the FEMA-designated floodplain, and there is currently no observed standing surface water on the tract. Available mapping does indicate that a substantial portion of the property is identified as wetlands, however, this designation is largely associated with the property's naturally wetter soil characteristics rather than observed standing surface water. According to the accompanying soil analysis, the property is composed primarily of Pantego loam, with smaller areas of Woodington loamy sand and Stallings loamy sand. The overall National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) is approximately 79.42. The moisture-retaining characteristics of these soils influences the types of vegetation naturally established throughout the property. This distinction is particularly relevant for prospective recreational and timberland buyers. While wetland-designated soils may influence certain land management activities, the absence of observed standing water provides a different picture of the property's current physical conditions than wetland mapping alone might suggest, further distinguishing the tract from properties where persistent flooding or inundation may limit accessibility and recreational use.
Whether you're searching for a private hunting property, a manageable timberland investment, or a wooded retreat where you can enjoy the outdoors, this 47.56± acre tract offers an appealing combination of natural resources and recreational possibilitie Please note, any proposed residential construction would be subject to a professional soil evaluation to determine septic system suitability, along with any proposed timber harvesting, drainage improvements, road construction, or other activities affecting jurisdictional wetlands should be evaluated for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Timberland Characteristics and Management Opportunities -
Selective thinning, when appropriate, can reduce competition among trees, improve growing conditions for the remaining timber, and allow additional sunlight to reach the forest floor. Increased sunlight can encourage the development of native grasses, forbs, and woody vegetation that provide valuable food and cover for wildlife.
- Long-Term Recreational and Investment Potential -
For buyers interested in recreational land ownership, the property offers an opportunity to acquire an established wooded tract without the immediate need to establish forest cover or create wildlife habitat from scratch. The existing natural pine stand, hardwood understory, and thick vegetative cover already provide many of the structural components associated with productive wildlife habitat.
Future ownership objectives could include maintaining the property primarily for hunting and recreation, implementing a forest management plan, selectively improving wildlife habitat, or managing the timber resource for long-term growth and potential future income. Depending on the condition and maturity of the existing pine stand, future timber harvesting may offer an additional source of value, subject to professional forestry assessment.
The property's approximately 47.56 acres represents a manageable size for an individual landowner seeking to establish a private hunting property or recreational retreat without the maintenance responsibilities associated with significantly larger tracts.
- Location and Accessibility -
Situated along both Highway 258 South and Lightwood Knot Road near NC Highway 55 in Lenoir County, the property is surrounded by a rural landscape containing wooded acreage, agricultural land, and scattered residential properties. The property's road frontage provides a point of access from the public road while its wooded interior offers privacy and opportunity for recreational enjoyment. Its location within eastern North Carolina places it in a region known for its agricultural heritage, timber resources, and outdoor recreational traditions. Its proximity to the coast also adds to the appeal for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the heavily developed coastal communities.
For buyers who appreciate the value of natural forest cover, wildlife habitat, and the opportunity to manage land for future generations, this Lenoir County property deserves a closer look!
One of the property's most appealing characteristics is its existing wildlife habitat. The combination of naturally regenerated pine timber, hardwood understory, and pockets of exceptionally dense vegetation creates an environment well suited for several of eastern North Carolina's most recognizable game species; whitetail deer, wild turkey, and black bear. For recreational buyers, this presents an endless opportunity to explore the establishment of internal trails, wildlife food plots, and strategically located hunting stands.
The thick understory provides valuable security cover for wildlife, offering bedding areas, concealment, and protection from disturbance, particularly where patches of heavy cover transition into more open timber stands. These transitional areas create natural travel corridors for whitetail deer and black bears to move between bedding cover and surrounding feeding areas. Mast-producing hardwoods provide potential foraging opportunities for wild turkeys, while portions of the pine stand may offer suitable roosting habitat where tree size and structure permit. Selectively managed openings and improved understory conditions could further enhance habitat for wild turkey nesting and brooding.
Beyond its recreational and timber investment potential, this property offers an attractive opportunity to establish a homesite surrounded by natural pine timber, mature hardwoods, and established wildlife habitat; perfect for buyers seeking a private getaway, country homesite, or secluded rural estate.
None of the property lies within the FEMA-designated floodplain, and there is currently no observed standing surface water on the tract. Available mapping does indicate that a substantial portion of the property is identified as wetlands, however, this designation is largely associated with the property's naturally wetter soil characteristics rather than observed standing surface water. According to the accompanying soil analysis, the property is composed primarily of Pantego loam, with smaller areas of Woodington loamy sand and Stallings loamy sand. The overall National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) is approximately 79.42. The moisture-retaining characteristics of these soils influences the types of vegetation naturally established throughout the property. This distinction is particularly relevant for prospective recreational and timberland buyers. While wetland-designated soils may influence certain land management activities, the absence of observed standing water provides a different picture of the property's current physical conditions than wetland mapping alone might suggest, further distinguishing the tract from properties where persistent flooding or inundation may limit accessibility and recreational use.
Whether you're searching for a private hunting property, a manageable timberland investment, or a wooded retreat where you can enjoy the outdoors, this 47.56± acre tract offers an appealing combination of natural resources and recreational possibilitie Please note, any proposed residential construction would be subject to a professional soil evaluation to determine septic system suitability, along with any proposed timber harvesting, drainage improvements, road construction, or other activities affecting jurisdictional wetlands should be evaluated for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Timberland Characteristics and Management Opportunities -
Selective thinning, when appropriate, can reduce competition among trees, improve growing conditions for the remaining timber, and allow additional sunlight to reach the forest floor. Increased sunlight can encourage the development of native grasses, forbs, and woody vegetation that provide valuable food and cover for wildlife.
- Long-Term Recreational and Investment Potential -
For buyers interested in recreational land ownership, the property offers an opportunity to acquire an established wooded tract without the immediate need to establish forest cover or create wildlife habitat from scratch. The existing natural pine stand, hardwood understory, and thick vegetative cover already provide many of the structural components associated with productive wildlife habitat.
Future ownership objectives could include maintaining the property primarily for hunting and recreation, implementing a forest management plan, selectively improving wildlife habitat, or managing the timber resource for long-term growth and potential future income. Depending on the condition and maturity of the existing pine stand, future timber harvesting may offer an additional source of value, subject to professional forestry assessment.
The property's approximately 47.56 acres represents a manageable size for an individual landowner seeking to establish a private hunting property or recreational retreat without the maintenance responsibilities associated with significantly larger tracts.
- Location and Accessibility -
Situated along both Highway 258 South and Lightwood Knot Road near NC Highway 55 in Lenoir County, the property is surrounded by a rural landscape containing wooded acreage, agricultural land, and scattered residential properties. The property's road frontage provides a point of access from the public road while its wooded interior offers privacy and opportunity for recreational enjoyment. Its location within eastern North Carolina places it in a region known for its agricultural heritage, timber resources, and outdoor recreational traditions. Its proximity to the coast also adds to the appeal for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the heavily developed coastal communities.
For buyers who appreciate the value of natural forest cover, wildlife habitat, and the opportunity to manage land for future generations, this Lenoir County property deserves a closer look!
Location
State NC
County Lenoir
Community Not In Subdivision
Zoning VACANT LAND (NE
Direction Starting at Woodington Middle School (4939 US-258, Kinston, NC 28504), take a left onto Hwy 258 S. Lightwood Knot Road will be on the left in about 0.4 miles. As you pass Lightwood Knot Road, the property will be located on the left, just behind the row of houses, with it's road frontage off Hwy 258 roughly 0.2 miles past Lightwood Knot Road.
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Lot Description See Remarks, Rural, Wooded, Secluded
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Tax ID 4501821977
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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