The Howard Farm is being brought to the Market for the first time and is located just East of the Surry/Wilkes County line. This property has been cherished by the Howard family with a conservation mindset to assure its beauty stayed in tack for generations to come.

The property is surveyed to be just over 113+/- acres with a vast array of features sought out by true outdoor enthusiast. With it being located in the Western Piedmont / Foothills region of NC it adds to the diversity of habitat that natural beauty. As you enter on the south east corner of the property there is a nice hardwood bluff overlooking the South Fork of the Mitchell River which stretches just over 3/10 +/- of a mile within the boundaries. This stretch of the River is under a perpetual conservation easement with a 65′ from C/L protected area.

After crossing the River Ford you are greeted by a nice natural meadow located just West of the river banks. From here there are multiple trails that lead throughout the densely wooded tract that is made up of native Hardwoods and planted White Pine.

This tract offers many options with a nice building site on the Eastern ridge, great hunting opportunities, or just long term preservation.

– Property details

• Assessed value – $273,910 / LUV – $49,100 (Forestry deferment) / $307.36 – 2020 Tax Bill
• Survey by Phil Wagoner shows 113.78 Acres (not on record)
• South fork of the Mitchell River runs through the eastern portion of the property
• 130′ wide perpetual conservation easement extending 65′ each side of C/L if the South Fork of the Mitchell River
• Timber mix of native Hardwoods and planted white pine
• Nice building site on East side of the River with water views

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