13.3 Acres of Land for Sale in LaBelle, Florida

This 13.34 +/- acres is a pasture and citrus operation containing a beautiful grove of Honeybell Oranges, also known as Minneola Tangelos. The grove is still in production and the properties extensive drainage enhancements make it highly desirable for production of alternative crops (sugarcane, bamboo, vegetables, etc.). Additionally, all of the trees have had the trunk injection of oxytetracycline (OTC), which has been proposed as a means to manage HLB in citrus. The property is currently zoned Agriculture. It is located 25 miles east of Ft. Myers and 15 miles from Lehigh Acres - two of the fastest growing urban areas in Florida. The property has a current residential zoning of 1 unit per 5 acres. The grove is currently irrigated by the neighboring property owner, which is also for sale, so purchasing both properties would be a huge asset. Or you could also install your own pump and pull water from the canal. The property is in the Gerber Groves Water Control District (the District) and a tax is collected for the District by the Hendry Co. Tax Collector annually. All canal, drainage and road maintenance are provided by the District.