Taking its name from the 2.2 miles of frontage on the Apalachicola River, the 1,224-acre bank-owned Apalachicola River Preserve will hold a strong appeal to investors seeking a beautiful and private recreational property that also possesses conservation potential. Located 15 miles south of Bristol, Florida and just over an hour west of Tallahassee, Florida, the property is easily accessed.
The landscape of Apalachicola River Preserve consists predominately of bottomland hardwoods that lie in the nutrient-rich river floodplain. The ebb and flow of the oxbows that meander along the property’s western edge are part of the largest and longest river in the southeastern U.S. Within the upland area of the Apalachicola River Preserve, there are approximately 100 acres of pasture that can support horses and cattle or could readily be converted to timberland. A mobile home, pole barn, and silo in this area provide additional utility to the property. In addition, there are 4+ miles of frontage on Equaloxic Creek, a beautiful and navigable black water tributary that harkens back to an “Old Florida” landscape.
While Apalachicola River Preserve is substantial in its own right, its location on the western edge of the 633,000-acre Apalachicola National Forest is an added positive for a recreational buyer. By being positioned between the Apalachicola River and the National Forest, there are excellent hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Another investment consideration to take into account relates to the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s (NWFWMD) desire to acquire more land along the Apalachicola River. Widely regarded as one of the State’s most important natural resources, the NWFMD owns nearly 37,000 acres mostly to the south with the remaining Apalachicola River floodplain designated as a priority acquisition area. Apalachicola River Preserve shares a 1 ½ mile boundary with the NWFWMD so it is a prime acquisition candidate as evidenced by its place on the State’s Florida Forever program.
Finally, while Apalachicola River Preserve is not a timberland tract in the classic sense, it does possess valuable timber – estimated to be $679,000. The merchantable timber volumes / stumpage value chart shown below were calculated as of January 2016 and updated from an original November 2013 timber cruise. Both cruises were performed by Legacy Forestry Services of Lake City, Florida and are available upon request.
Product |
Harvestable Volumes |
% of Total Volume |
Stumpage Value |
Total Value |
Upland Timber
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Pine Pulpwood |
1,110 |
1.2% |
$15.25 |
$16,928 |
Pine Chip-n-saw |
615 |
0.7% |
$21.25 |
$13,069 |
Pine Sawtimber/Plylogs |
421 |
0.5% |
$25.75 |
$10,841 |
Pine Poles |
263 |
0.3% |
$25.75 |
$6,772 |
Total Pine Tons |
2.409 |
2.7% |
$47,609 |
|
Swamp Timber
|
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Pine Pulpwood |
668 |
0.8% |
$9.25 |
$5,526 |
Pine Chip-n-saw |
65 |
0.1% |
$19.50 |
$1,134 |
Pine Sawtimber/Plylogs |
0 |
0% |
$24.00 |
$0 |
Pine Poles |
30 |
0.03% |
$24.00 |
$664 |
Total Pine Tons |
763 |
0.93% |
$7,304 |
|
Cypress Mulch |
3,307 |
3.7% |
$7.50 |
$22,183 |
Cypress Sawtimber |
1,808 |
2.0% |
$28.50 |
$46,086 |
Total Cypress Tons |
5,115 |
5.7% |
$68,269 |
|
Hardwood Pulpwood |
73,396 |
82.6% |
$6.50 |
$426,796 |
Hardwood Sawtimber |
7,213 |
8.1% |
$20.00 |
$129,035 |
Total Hardwood Tons |
80,609 |
90.7% |
$555,830 |
|
Total Tons |
88,896 |
Total Timber Value |
$679,013 |
|
Total Timber Value / Acre |
$555 |
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All information is believed to be accurate but should be independently verified
Acreage:
1,224+/- Acres
Asking Price:
Only $1,083 per acre ($1.325M)
Location:
Liberty County, Florida
Special Attributes:
