712 Acres of Recreational Land for Sale in Athens, Georgia

PROPERTY OVERVIEW Norton Commercial is proud to present this extremely rare acreage tract in SE Jackson County, only 10 miles from downtown Athens. There is virtually nothing of its size on the market in all of Jackson County, particularly with close proximity to Highway 129 (Athens Highway). This property consists of 712.04 acres and is currently zoned A2. Site is currently being utilized by a very active hunting club who would love to stay on the property if suitable for Buyer. Topography is gently rolling to rolling with roughly 97% wooded and 3% cleared (20 acres) primarily along power line easements. Curry Creek and several tributaries run through the site along with 3,700' of frontage on the North Oconee River to east - attractive natural features for a rural residential development. Roughly 150 acres of floodplain in all. Dual access via 1,450' on Brockton Loop Road along the NW border and 250' on New Kings Bridge Rd. Site has access to all utilities including public water; however, onsite septic systems will be required for any type of development. Subject property is ideal for a large recreational/estate tract, family compound or potential rural residential development with 25 +/- Acre estate lots. LOCATION OVERVIEW Jackson County is directly north of Gwinnett County, the second most populated county in the state of Georgia. Site is in close proximity (10 miles) to the City of Athens, University of GA and UGA Medical School. Exponential Industrial expansion along I-85 has led to residential boom throughout Jackson County. Recent commercial expansion along Highway 129 into Jefferson with a new Publix-anchored shopping center caters to the growing residential market. South Jackson ES, East Jackson MS and East Jackson HS school districts.