Strengthford Myrick Road , Laurel, MS 39443 (Wayne County)

Size: 40 Acres

Type: Timberland Property, Horse Property

WA40

BLANK SLATE WITH MANY USAGE OPTIONS. This 40-acre tract will be clear-cut by mid-August 2025, giving the new owners many options for use going forward. Situated in western Wayne County, one-half mile from the Jones County line, WA40 is about 15 miles west of Waynesboro, MS and 15 miles east of Laurel, MS. WA40 has one-half mile of frontage on Strengthford Myrick Road providing numerous access points to the property. Dixie Electric Power Association is the electricity provider in this area as well as the internet provider with its DE FastLink service.

POSSIBILITIES. This area of western Wayne County and eastern Jones County is somewhat idyllic with small and large farms dotting the countryside. As a clean slate of clear-cut land, WA40 offers many possibilities. COUNTRY ESTATE: A 40-acre tract is a nice sized piece of land on which to build a home. There are no building restrictions in this area, so a mobile home is also an option. This location is in the Wayne County School District. In addition to having a home, or even camp on this site, pastureland or a tree farm can also be developed. PASTURELAND: Cattle and horse farms are numerous in this area. Forty acres offers plenty of space for farming and/or planting seasonal crops. When viewing the accompanying video, be sure to notice the beautiful pastureland in the surrounding area as examples of what could be the future for this tract. TREE FARM. WA40 has been a tree farm for more than 30 years. Because the land will be clear-cut by mid-August 2025, the timing will be just right for site prep and reforestation. The video and photos for this listing show how conducive this site is for a tree farm. Should this be the route the new owners wish to take, Walley Forestry Consultants, Inc., can assist the new owners with becoming a certified tree farm and obtaining grants to help with the costs of site prep and planting.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS. Maynor Creek Water Park is 14 miles east of this listing. Maynor Creek has a 450-acre lake stocked with bream, bass, crappie, and catfish. In addition to excellent fishing, it is a great place for camping, boating, swimming, water skiing, and picnicking. This listing is less than four miles from the 378,000-acre De Soto National Forest, known for its excellent hunting as well as hiking and horse-riding trails. Laurel, MS, located 15 miles to the west, offers unique shopping and restaurants, as well as the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and the Veterans Memorial Museum.

LOCATION. Distances from nearby cities include Mobile, AL 110 miles; Mississippi Gulf Coast 115 miles; New Orleans, LA 160 miles.

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