Recreational Land for Sale in Middlesex, North Carolina

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Are you looking for prime development land within 25 miles of Raleigh, NC? This 98 ac tract off Buck Road in Middlesex has everything you need. Over 1000' of road frontage, good soils, and plenty of room to subdivide as needed to accommodate for a small subdivision or housing development. Call Billy McOwen at 252-305-6720 to schedule a showing today!

98 ac Development and Recreational Land for Sale in Johnston County NC! Located off Buck Road in Middlesex, NC this 98 acre Tract is prime for future development. Just 25 miles east of Raleigh in sought after Johnston County, this property over 1000' of road frontage, good soil profiles, and plenty of room to subdivide for a small subdivision or housing development.

The property consists of 73 acres of 9 year old, planted loblolly pines that have been professionally managed. An additional 8 acres of 35 year pines are set on the southwest corner, and there are roughly 4 acres of of mixed hardwoods. The remaining 13 acres is a combination of riparian areas and branch-lands surrounding two small drainages running South to North. A timber management plan and a soil report are available upon request.

A little about the area... Just 4.7 miles east of this property and just off Wade Thompson Rd, in Middlesex, is the famed Buckhorn Reservoir. Buckhorn Reservoir is a reservoir created by the Buckhorn Dam. The reservoir is the primary water supply for the city of Wilson. The original Buckhorn Dam was built in 1974, the dam is one-half mile long and was built with expansion in mind. The reservoir is fed by two streams, Turkey Creek and Moccasin Creek. Water to be treated is not drawn from the reservoir itself. The outflow travels down Contentnea Creek to the Wiggins Mill reservoir. There are a number of recreational activities available to the public at Buckhorn Reservoir for a list of everything to do click here: (

Johnston County, North Carolina offers great connections to history, entertainment, dining, lodging, and outlet shopping, along with a generous helping of true southern hospitality. Located midway between New York and Florida on I-95 and at the cross-roads of I-95 and I-40, Johnston County connects the nation's North and South with East and West. Its location places it only a two-hour drive from Atlantic Coast Beaches and a four-hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Attractions are - The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is the location of the last major battle of the Civil War and the largest military engagement ever fought on North Carolina soil. Atkinson's Mill is a working gristmill dating back 240 years. The Tobacco Farm Life Museum preserves an authentic slice of eastern North Carolina's rural heritage. The Ava Gardner Museum celebrates the career of the film legend who was born and raised near Smithfield. The Johnston County Heritage Center preserves the history and material culture of Johnston County with an exceptional collection of materials that includes 2,000 books, 800 reels of microfilm, 300 maps and atlases, 50,000 photographic images, 400 private collections of books and papers, and vertical files on genealogy, biography, and local history. Shoppers far and wide visit the 80 discount outlets and shops at Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield.

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