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81± Acres
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Gates County, North Carolina

SOLD!! 81 acre Hunting and Timber Tract for Sale in Gates County, NC!

ID: 84185
Status: Sold
Acres: 81
Address: Off Willeyton Rd
City, State: Gates, North Carolina
County: Gates
Zip Code: 27937

Description

For immediate assistance with this listing call Billy McOwen at 252-305-6720 .

81-Acre Hunting & Timber Tract – Gates County, NC!  Are you looking for an affordable hunting tract with solid timber investment potential? Then this property is right for you, located in beautiful Gates County, NC this offering is very close the some of the best recreational opportunities in the state.  Call Billy McOwen at 252-305-6720 to schedule a showing today!

Discover a true outdoorsman’s paradise in the heart of northeastern North Carolina with this exceptional 81-acre hunting and timber tract located in scenic Gates County. This property offers a unique blend of investment potential, recreational opportunity, and natural beauty—perfect for the avid hunter, timber investor, or nature enthusiast.  

The tract features a well-established stand of timber over 16 years old, offering both immediate and long-term value for timber management or harvesting. With healthy growth and good access, this timber stand represents a sound investment with a promising return.  

Nestled just minutes from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Merchants Millpond State Park, this property is ideally positioned within one of the most ecologically rich and wildlife-abundant regions in the state. The area is known for its excellent populations of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and small game, providing year-round hunting opportunities. Waterfowl hunters will also appreciate the proximity to wetlands and swamp habitats frequented by migratory birds.  

There is a power line that runs East / West through the center of the property and provides an excellent shooting lane.  This section can be cultivated and set up as a food plot, or wildlife opening, perfect to ambush whitetail deer moving thru then timber stands. In addition to hunting, Gates County offers numerous fishing opportunities in local rivers, creeks, and ponds, with species such as largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish, and crappie commonly caught throughout the region.  

Whether you're looking to establish a private hunting retreat, invest in timber, or simply escape to a peaceful natural setting, this 81-acre property is a rare opportunity. With abundant wildlife, rich soils, and proximity to state parks and wildlife refuges, it’s the perfect base for your outdoor lifestyle.  

Highlights:  

81 acres of mixed-use timberland  

16+ year old timber stand – ready for future harvest  

Excellent deer, bear, and turkey hunting  

Minutes from Great Dismal Swamp and Merchants Millpond State Park  

Strong potential for timber investment and recreational use  

Quiet rural location with good access and privacy  

Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of North Carolina’s natural heritage. Contact us today to schedule a private tour.  

For more information on this and other land for sale in Gates County, contact Billy McOwen at 252-305-6720 or by email at bmcowen@mossyoakproperties.com, or visit landandfarmsrealty.com.

Additional Details

Additional Info

Wildlife: Bear, Big Game, Ducks, Turkey, Whitetail Deer
Recreation: Hunting
Possible Use: Hunting, Recreational, Timber

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