Farm and hunting land just outside the Rocky Mount city limits. One-hour drive to Raleigh and a 5-10-minute drive to Rocky Mount. With plenty of road frontage along Highway 97 and county water available and sewer next door at the Food Lion shopping center., There are approximately 5.5 acres of farmland that is currently planted in soybeans. Deer are frequently seen in these fields enjoying rich food sources. The farmland can be leased out to any local farmer for additional yearly income. There are approximately 34 acres of freshly cut timber making it easy for a developer to move in and clean the site getting ready for development. This farm is currently zoned R-30 but is located in the county suburban growth area, meaning it is likely the farm could be re-zoned for commercial use. Tracts like this are hard to find with close proximity to major cities, easy access, and county water and s...
Farm and hunting land just outside the Rocky Mount city limits. One-hour drive to Raleigh and a 5-10-minute drive to Rocky Mount. With plenty of road frontage along Highway 97 and county water available and sewer next door at the Food Lion shopping center., There are approximately 5.5 acres of farmland that is currently planted in soybeans. Deer are frequently seen in these fields enjoying rich food sources. The farmland can be leased out to any local farmer for additional yearly income. There are approximately 34 acres of freshly cut timber making it easy for a developer to move in and clean the site getting ready for development. This farm is currently zoned R-30 but is located in the county suburban growth area, meaning it is likely the farm could be re-zoned for commercial use. Tracts like this are hard to find with close proximity to major cities, easy access, and county water and sewer.
Property Features:
- Rural commercial zoning-RC Rural Commercial District. The RC Rural Commercial District is primarily intended to accommodate limited retail, office, service, and medium density residential uses. The RC District is typically located in the intersection area of rural roads and is intended to provide moderate intensity shopping and services.
- Current zoing-RA-30 Single-Family Residential District. The RA-30 Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate low density single-family detached dwellings on large lots in areas without access to public water and sewer services and in areas where soil characteristics necessitate low density development. The RA-30 District is distinguished from the R-30 District in that Class A, B manufactured homes are excluded. The RA-30 District requires a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet.
- Highly visible road frontage along Highway 97
- Located next door to Food Lion shopping center that has city sewer
- County water on site
- Just under 2,000’ of road frontage
- Beautiful stream that runs through the farm
- Recently clear cut
- Convenient to I95, Rocky mount and Nashville