Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Bahama, North Carolina

Private Wooded Tract with Creek with Trails and Direct Game Land Access!

Looking for a versatile, recreation-ready homesite with timber, water, and unmatched public-land access? This +/- 32.68-acre tract offers an outstanding combination of features rarely found this close to Durham.

Located in the desirable Bahama community of northeast Durham County, Lot 3 features approximately 80 feet of road frontage and multiple excellent homesite locations. The property includes roughly 19-acres of planted loblolly pines, a beautiful small creek flowing through attractive hardwood bottoms, and an extensive 0.8-mile internal trail system already in place - ready for walking, riding, or exploring from day one.

The Rare Advantage

Lot 3 enjoys direct access to the Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land, part of the expansive 37,480-acre North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission complex spanning Durham, Granville, and Wake Counties. Step off your property onto public land and continue to the Flat River for fishing, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing, camping, and seasonal hunting. This level of private-to-public land and river access is extremely hard to find in this part of Durham County.

Property Highlights

• +/- 32.68-acres of diverse wooded land
• Approximately 19 acres of planted loblolly pines
• Small creek with attractive hardwood bottoms
• 0.8 miles of existing internal trails
• Approximately 80 ft of road frontage
• Multiple potential homesite locations
• Preliminary soil analysis is very favorable, but perc testing still must be completed.
• Direct access to NCWRC Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land and the Flat River
• Electricity available (Duke Energy)
• Fiber optic and Starlink internet options
• Landline phone service available
• Peaceful, private setting with strong recreational and timber appeal

Protective Deed Restrictions (to preserve rural character and property values):

• No commercial use or activity
• No swine or cattle

Schools (Durham County Schools)

• Mangum Elementary (PK-5) - 3.6 miles
• Lucas Middle School (6-8) - 4.1 miles
• Northern High School (9-12) - 6.8 miles

Nearby Outdoor Recreation

• Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Lands
• Horton Grove Nature Preserve
• Lake Michie Park & Marina
• Eno River State Park

Convenient Location

• Durham - 10 miles south
• Butner - 4.3 miles east
• Creedmoor - 8.25 miles east
• Hillsborough - 16 miles southwest

This is a special opportunity to own a larger acreage tract featuring timber, a creek, an established trail network, and direct access to thousands of acres of public game land and river. Ideal for a private custom homesite, recreational retreat, or multi-use legacy property.

Interactive Property Map:

This property is shown by appointment only. Please contact me directly to coordinate your private tour.

For more information on this and other land for sale in Durham County, contact Sean Maloy at 844-412-1200 or by email at , or visit