$149,000
Located at 3555 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, this 20.18+/- acre property offers a combination of mature timber, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunity and convenient access to the modern amenities of Battle Creek. The property provides an appealing setting for those looking for acreage close to town while still maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion. Approximately 5 to 7 acres of the property consist of high, dry, mature white oak timber, creating a valuable and visually appealing component of the land. The mature oak stand provides established habitat and cover for wildlife while also offering potential timber value. The timber has reached a point where it could be considered for its next management chapter, depending on the buyer's goals and any applicable professional forestry recommendations, local regulations and market conditions. Abundant wildlife can be found on this picturesque property. The combination of mature timber, natural cover, varying terrain and a creek creates habitat diversity across the acreage. Minges Brook dissects the back corner of the property, adding a natural water feature and contributing to the property's recreational and habitat value. The creek and surrounding heavy cover can provide travel corridors, bedding areas and other habitat components for wildlife commonly found throughout southwest Michigan. The property's location along Beckley Road provides convenient access and highway frontage that is screened by forested high ground. This arrangement provides an interesting balance between accessibility and privacy. Instead of being tucked far away from services, the property is positioned near Battle Creek, allowing an owner to enjoy acreage and outdoor space while remaining within convenient reach of shopping, dining, employment, schools, medical services and other everyday amenities. The property may also offer potential for a future homesite or other use, subject to municipal approvals, zoning, required permits, driveway or access requirements, soil conditions, utility availability and other applicable restrictions. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence with city, county and state authorities to verify development potential and permitted uses. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property offers a number of possibilities. The mature oak timber, creek, natural cover and acreage create a setting that can be managed for wildlife habitat, recreation, timber, nature observation and other outdoor uses. The high and dry road frontage on Beckley could provide the perfect setting for a walkout with a view of this wildlife oasis. The property could also provide an opportunity to develop a long-term land management plan focused on maintaining mature timber, improving habitat diversity and enhancing the natural features already present on the acreage. With 20.18+/- acres, mature white oak timber, a creek, wildlife habitat, highway access and proximity to Battle Creek, this property brings together several characteristics that are difficult to replicate on smaller parcels. The acreage provides room to explore different land-use and recreational goals, while its location keeps the property connected to the amenities of southwest Michigan. Whether the goal is to acquire acreage near Battle Creek, maintain and manage mature hardwood timber, create a private recreational property or investigate future building potential, 3555 Beckley Rd is a property worth exploring. Buyers are encouraged to walk the land, evaluate the timber and terrain, inspect the creek and verify all zoning, building, access, utilities and other property-specific information with the appropriate authorities before purchase.
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3555 Beckley Road, Battle Creek