Jamie Walley
Vice President | Operations Manager |Real Estate Agent | Registered Forester
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UNIQUE SEALED BID OPPORTUNITY FOR VERSATILE PROPERTY. THREE WAYS TO BID: LAND ONLY, TIMBER ONLY, OR LAND AND TIMBER. Here is an excellent opportunity to acquire 248 acres of land in south Jasper County, conveniently located approximately four miles northwest of Sandersville, MS, five miles southwest of Heidelberg, MS, and 10 miles north of Laurel, MS.
With paved frontage on County Road 31, the property features approximately 107 acres of mixed natural pine and hardwood that will be sold in the timber sale portion of the sealed bid process. Additionally, the property boasts 50 acres of 15-year-old un-thinned pine plantation, which will remain with the new landowner.
Offering strong investment and recreational potential, this versatile tract is well suited for a country estate, hunting camp, or weekend getaway. The property is being offered by sealed bid for land only, timber only, or land and timber. Bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 3:30 p.m. in the Ellisville office of Pine Belt Land Title. A bid packet can be downloaded from this website or can be requested by calling Walley Properties, LLC at 601-477-3014.
TIMBER BID SALE AND TIMBER INVESTMENT. Included in the timber bid sale are 107 acres of mixed hardwood and pine that will be clearcut with 18 months to complete the harvest. Once this harvest has taken place, the new owners will have some options available for this area of the property including replanting the trees, converting the acreage to pastureland, or simply letting nature take its course. For someone interested in a long-term investment that encourages wildlife habitat, Walley Forestry Consultants can assist with preparing a 10-year management plan, as well as securing site prep and replanting. The new landowners will have 248 acres at their disposal that includes the 50 acres of 15-year-old pine plantation that will not be harvested as part of the timber bid sale. Walley Forestry Consultants can also provide assistance with regard to how the new owners can best maximize this area's timber potential.
RECREATIONAL/HUNTING POSSIBILITIES. JA248 has an internal road system that provides access throughout much of the property. This tract includes 141 acres of bottomland hardwood and SMZ along with an unthinned pine plantation that will convey with the land only bid. In addition to several natural drains for wildlife watering sources, there is also a great duck pond - the perfect spot for hunting migratory waterfowl. Of course, whitetail deer, turkey, and all manner of South Mississippi small game animals are plentiful in this area. With 248 acres at their disposal, the new owners have plenty of room to explore nature via foot, ATV, or horseback.
PERMANENT HOME OR HUNTING CAMP. Whether you're looking for a place to lay down some roots, a spot to retreat when the world gets a little too hectic, or a nice spot for a hunting camp, this could be the property for you. There is nearly 900 feet of paved frontage on Jasper County Road 31 and multiple places on the site for a home, camp, or RV pad. There are no building restrictions in this area. Utilities are readily available through Southern Pine Electric Power Association and Philadelphia Water Association.
In addition to Laurel, Heidelberg, and Sandersville, other cities within an easy drive to JA248 include Hattiesburg, MS - 41 miles, Meridian, MS - 45 miles, Gulfport, MS - 112 miles, Mobile, AL - 120, miles, New Orleans, LA - 151 miles.
For more information, call Walley Properties, LLC at 601-477-3014.
