588.38± acres of Farmland, Timberland, & Recreational Land For Sale in Halifax County NC!

Description

588.38 Acres | 188 Acres of Farmland | 396.89 Acres of Timberland | 1.2 Miles of Creek Frontage | 6.63 Miles of Internal Roads & Trails

Opportunities to acquire nearly 600 acres of established farmland, managed timberland, and recreational property in eastern North Carolina are increasingly difficult to find. Located in Halifax County, this remarkable 588.38 acre property offers an exceptional combination of agricultural productivity, valuable timber resources, abundant wildlife habitat, extensive road frontage, and natural beauty.

Comprised of nine tax parcels, the property has been held as part of the Barber family estate and represents the kind of substantial landholding that can serve multiple purposes for generations to come. Whether your interests involve expanding an existing farming operation, investing in timberland, establishing a premier hunting and recreational retreat, or securing a large acreage legacy property, this offering deserves serious consideration.

Expansive agricultural fields transition into established pine plantations, mature hardwood stands, natural bottomlands, and wooded corridors along Looking Glass Run Creek. An extensive internal road and trail system provides access throughout the property, while thousands of feet of frontage along Spring Hill Road and Highway 561 create tremendous accessibility and flexibility for future ownership.

Agricultural Resources | 188 Acres of Farmland

Agriculture has long been an important component of eastern North Carolina's economy, and this property offers approximately 188 acres of established farmland. The agricultural acreage is distributed among several of the property's larger parcels, with approximately 158 acres located within the primary 529.89-acre landholding and another 30 acres situated on two parcels totaling 45.10 acres.

These open fields provide opportunities for continued agricultural production, leasing to local farming operators, or integration into a broader land management strategy. The property is currently subject to an agricultural lease; additional information may be made available to qualified purchasers during due diligence. Annual lease amounts are not publicly disclosed.

The transition between open agricultural land and surrounding timber creates natural feeding and travel areas for wildlife, particularly white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. The agricultural configuration allows future owners to balance farming, timber management, wildlife conservation, and recreational enjoyment.

Timberland Resources | 396.89 Acres

One of the property's most significant assets is its extensive timberland, consisting of approximately 396.89 acres according to the May 2026 real estate appraisal. The timber resources include established pine plantations, mature pine and hardwood stands, naturally occurring mixed hardwoods, and bottomland timber associated with drainage corridors.

A professional timber inspection conducted by Southern Land & Timber Consultants, LLC, in November 2025 identified multiple timber stands across the property, with varying ages, species compositions, and management opportunities.

-> Mature mixed timber stands: Portions contain mature pine and hardwood timber, including stands dating to the 1980s and 1990s.

-> Established pine plantations: Certain stands were planted between approximately 2007 and 2008, offering continued growth and future forestry management opportunities.

-> Loblolly pine: The assessment identified plantations established in the late 1990s and early 2000s, some previously thinned and others containing merchantable timber.

-> Bottomland hardwoods: Hardwood-dominated areas along Looking Glass Run Creek and associated drainage corridors contribute habitat diversity.

-> Future timber management: Varying stand ages provide flexibility for harvesting, selective thinning, regeneration, and habitat improvement.

The timber consultant's November 2025 inspection identified approximately 347.3 acres of timber across evaluated parcels and estimated combined standing timber value of $572,307 as of that date. This professional opinion is not a guarantee of current or future harvest proceeds.

Mature Timber Resources, Harvest Opportunities & Long-Term Forest Management

The timber resources represent one of the property's most compelling characteristics. Approximately 396.89 acres are classified as timberland, encompassing mature pine and hardwood stands, established pine plantations, and naturally occurring bottomland forests.

Unlike uniformly aged plantations, this landholding contains stands of varying ages, species compositions, and stages of maturity. This diversity offers opportunities for current timber utilization and future management while balancing timber income, wildlife habitat, and natural-resource stewardship.

A professional timber evaluation conducted in November 2025 identified approximately 347.3 acres of timber with estimated standing timber value of $572,307 as of that inspection. Particularly noteworthy are established stands of mature pine and hardwood timber, including portions where trees date to the 1980s and 1990s.

The presence of merchantable timber alongside younger growing stands offers opportunities to evaluate different harvesting schedules, selective thinning, and long-term regeneration strategies. Future operations could preserve desirable hardwood corridors, maintain recreational access, and encourage the next generation of timber growth.

Bottomland Hardwoods, Creek Corridors & Wildlife Habitat

Approximately 1.2 miles of frontage along Looking Glass Run Creek contribute significantly to habitat diversity and recreational appeal. The timber evaluation identifies hardwood bottomlands associated with the creek and drainage corridors extending toward Spring Hill Road.

These wooded areas contrast with the surrounding fields and pine plantations, creating a diverse landscape of mature forest, natural drainage areas, and wildlife travel corridors. Mature hardwoods can provide seasonal food sources, nesting habitat, protective cover, and travel routes for wildlife.

The consulting forester recommended preserving approximately 16 acres of hardwood bottomland on the 100-acre parcel to help protect local water quality and wildlife habitat. Elsewhere, mature timber extends along Looking Glass Run and associated drainages. A strategy that protects sensitive creek corridors, retains desirable mast-producing trees, and creates varied forest age classes could enhance recreation while allowing continued commercial forestry operations.

Timber Harvesting & Future Management Opportunities

The diversity of stand ages and forest types offers flexibility for a long-term forest management plan. Certain mature stands were identified as harvest candidates, while others may benefit from continued growth, selective thinning, or regeneration.

-> Merchantable timber harvesting: Evaluate mature pine and hardwood stands for potential harvest, subject to updated inventories, markets, and professional recommendations.

-> Commercial thinning: Assess younger and intermediate-age plantations for thinning to improve residual tree growth and forest health.

-> Timber regeneration: Establish future pine or hardwood stands following appropriate harvest operations.

-> Wildlife habitat improvements: Coordinate thinning, stand improvements, field-edge management, and strategically located openings to encourage desirable vegetation.

-> Bottomland conservation: Maintain appropriate forested buffers along Looking Glass Run Creek and drainages to protect water quality and preserve habitat.

-> Recreational access: Use 6.63 miles of internal roads and trails for property inspections, timber management, hunting, and recreation.

Strategic thinning can increase sunlight reaching the forest floor and encourage understory growth. Carefully planned harvesting and regeneration can also create early successional habitat. Different portions of this large property can be managed for different objectives, preserving mature hardwoods while actively managing selected pine stands.

Existing Agricultural Lease & Land Use

Approximately 188 acres are classified as farmland, and an agricultural lease is currently in place. The established acreage provides an opportunity for continued farming while maintaining the property's traditional rural character.

For an investor, the existing lease represents a potential source of agricultural income, subject to its terms and conditions. Additional lease information may be made available to qualified prospective purchasers during due diligence. The combination of leased farmland and managed timberland provides opportunities to maintain multiple land uses within one substantial ownership.

Looking Glass Run Creek | Approximately 1.2 Miles of Frontage

One of the property's defining natural features is approximately 1.2 miles of frontage along Looking Glass Run Creek. This extensive creek corridor enhances the recreational and ecological value of the property.

The surrounding bottomlands and hardwood corridors offer a different environment from the agricultural fields and managed pine plantations. These areas provide habitat diversity and natural travel corridors for wildlife.

With approximately 6,336 feet of creek frontage, Looking Glass Run Creek represents a substantial natural resource within this landholding.

Recreational Opportunities & Wildlife Habitat

The combination of agricultural fields, mature hardwoods, managed pine stands, natural creek bottoms, and an established internal trail network creates a landscape well suited for outdoor pursuits.

White-tailed deer hunting is a natural consideration for a property of this size and configuration. Agricultural fields provide potential feeding areas, while surrounding timber offers cover and travel corridors. Extensive acreage allows for multiple hunting locations and wildlife-management strategies.

Wild turkey habitat is another attractive characteristic. Open fields, wooded edges, mature timber, and internal roads provide a varied landscape. Beyond hunting, the property offers opportunities for ATV and UTV riding, hiking, wildlife observation, trail maintenance, and outdoor recreation.

Extensive Internal Road & Trail System | 6.63 Miles

The property benefits from approximately 6.63 miles of internal roads and trails, providing access throughout the landholding for agricultural operations, timber management, wildlife management, and recreation.

Established routes can facilitate forestry inspections, stand management, and future harvesting activities, subject to road conditions and any improvements required for equipment access. They also offer access to potential hunting locations and a starting point for future trails and wildlife food plots.

Exceptional Public Road Frontage & Accessibility

Few properties of this magnitude offer the amount of public road frontage associated with this landholding.

-> Spring Hill Road, north side: approximately 4,807 feet.

-> Spring Hill Road, south side: approximately 3,464 feet.

-> Combined Spring Hill Road frontage: approximately 8,271 feet.

-> North Carolina Highway 561 frontage: approximately 3,582 feet.

Together, these measurements represent approximately 11,853 feet, or 2.24 miles, of combined public road frontage. This extensive frontage provides practical access opportunities and may offer future land-planning flexibility, subject to subdivision regulations, access requirements, permitting, and governmental approvals.

Improvements, Equipment & Agricultural Infrastructure

The property includes a small equipment shelter or barn with an attached lean-to, providing covered storage for agricultural equipment and implements.

-> 1955 Oliver Super 66 Row Crop Tractor

-> 1973 John Deere 5300 Series 50 HP Tractor

-> Three Bush Hogs

-> LMC Box Blade

-> Dearborn Three-Blade Plow

The equipment offers practical utility for mowing, field management, and maintenance of roads and trails. Condition, functionality, and items included in the conveyance should be confirmed during the purchasing process.

A Long-Term Land Investment

The 188 acres of farmland offer continued agricultural production and potential lease income. Timberland represents an established natural resource with multiple stand ages and future management and harvesting opportunities.

The creek frontage, internal roads, and recreational characteristics contribute additional value beyond the property's agricultural and forestry resources. A future owner may continue traditional operations, emphasize recreation, or maintain the property as a long-term family landholding.

A Property Worth Preserving for Generations

Properties like this are more than acreage on a map. They represent years of agricultural use, decades of timber growth, established access routes, natural waterways, and a landscape shaped by generations of ownership and stewardship.

Whether your goal is agricultural expansion, timberland investment, outdoor recreation, or establishing a legacy property to be enjoyed by future generations, this 588.38 acre offering in Halifax County provides the acreage, diversity, and resources to make that vision possible.

Please note that the property is actively leased and currently being hunted. For safety reasons and at the seller's request, all showings must be scheduled by appointment only. Drive-by visits are strictly prohibited. Acreages, frontage measurements, timber information, and other characteristics are based on seller and third-party information and should be independently verified.

For more information on this and other land for sale in Halifax County, contact Andrew Walters at 252-904-3184 or by email at awalters@mossyoakproperties.com, or visit www.landandfarmsrealty.com.