Secluded Pines Tract

Secluded Pines presents a nice and secluded timberland tract ideal for buyers seeking the following attributes: -Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, the rolling terrain offers excellent hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer and Eastern wild turkey, along with a reliable water source from flowing creeks. -32 acres of Loblolly Pine ready for its first thinning or clearcut offering an immediate harvest opportunity. -Surrounded by privately owned timberlands on all sides, but still just a short drive to Ashland or Alexander City for groceries, gas, dining, and medical facilities. Secluded Pines is located in the piedmont region of east-central Alabama and is on the edge of the southernmost reach of Appalachia. The area features a steep to rolling landscape of hills and valleys. The tract is bordered by privately owned timberlands on all sides. Little Hillabee Creek is less than a quarter mile from the property's western boundary. Ashland, Alabama, is approximately 13 miles north of the nearest paved road accessing the property. Alexander City, Alabama, is approximately 18 miles south of the nearest paved road accessing the property. Ashland and Alexander City provide grocery stores, gas stations, dining options, and medical facilities. Alexander City provides hotels and lodging. The Secluded Pines property access is only a few minutes from AL Hwy 9 and 16 miles north of US Highway 280, and 45 miles south of I-20. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is less than a two-hour drive from the property. The property is best suited for recreational activities and hunting. It features rolling terrain with elevations ranging from approximately 820 to 920 feet above sea level. The soils are well-drained and rated highly for timber production. A system of creeks flows through the property, with the primary creek running from east to west and maintaining a nearly continuous water flow. Additionally, this primary creek is joined by a smaller, possibly spring-fed stream located near the center of the property. This region of the state offers excellent hunting opportunities for two major game species: white-tailed deer and Eastern wild turkey. Secluded Pines can be accessed by a UTV or ATV from a fairly maintained logging road through multiple landowners. The tract features 32 acres of Loblolly Pine plantation, planted in 2005, and is now ready for its first thinning or clearcut, which offers immediate harvest opportunities. The tract is currently owned by Anthony B. Strong and is recorded in the Clay County Courthouse in Deed Book Wd-03080, page 159. The taxes for 2024 were $54.54. It is important to note that the property does not have a legal easement for access. The property boundaries can be identified by blue paint markings and iron corner markers.