40+/- Acres Bordering Hoosier National Forest

40+/- Acres Bordering Hoosier National Forest with Timber, Tillable Ground, Creek, Trails, and Potential Building Site. MLS#11469029

This beautiful 40+/-acre property in Lawrence County offers an incredible opportunity for homesteading, hunting, or a peaceful weekend retreat. Bordering the Hoosier National Forest, it features approximately 38+/- acres of mature timber with a mix of black oak and white oak, plus about 2+/- acres of open tillable ground, perfect for a garden, food plot, or hobby farming. Also surrounded by 20 acres of Classified Forest.

A great upland building site with blacktop road access gives you a strong foundation to build your dream cabin or home. The back of the property includes a stunning rock-lined stream and an old trail leading down to it—perfect for exploring or relaxing in nature. Thick pockets of cover create excellent conditions for deer bedding and turkey nesting, making this a true outdoorsman’s paradise.

Surrounded by crop fields, timber, and public land, the setting is private, yet conveniently located just 3 miles south of State Road 60 and less than 15 minutes from the junction of SR 60 and SR 37 on the north end of Mitchell.

Whether you’re looking to start a mini farm, build a secluded homestead, or enjoy a turnkey hunting property, this 40+/–acre gem delivers the best of Southern Indiana.

Total Acreage: ±40 acres

Timberland: ±38 acres of mature hardwoods including black oak and white oak

Tillable Ground: ±2 acres of open land suitable for gardening, food plots, or hobby farming

Water Feature: Rock-lined stream at the back of the property

Trail System: Old trail leads from the main property down to the stream

Topography: Gently rolling with an upland building site

Access: Paved blacktop road access for easy entry

Borders: Adjacent to Hoosier National Forest

Surroundings: Mix of crop fields, forest, and timberland

Build-Ready: Upland building site with road frontage offers immediate potential

Timber Value: Established hardwoods for future income or conservation

Public Land Access: Directly borders National Forest for extended recreation and privacy

Tillable Land Use: Additional value through hobby farming or food plots

Recreational Appeal: Trails, stream, and forested terrain offer year-round enjoyment

Convenient Location: Just 3 miles south of SR 60 and under 15 minutes to the SR 60/SR 37 junction in Mitchell

Private & Peaceful: Secluded feel with easy access to town

Outdoor Lifestyle: Perfect for hiking, hunting, and relaxing by the creek

Wildlife Habitat: Thick cover, mature oaks, and natural water draw deer and turkey

Multi-Use Potential: Great for homesteading, a weekend getaway, or recreational retreat

Scenic Setting: Natural beauty with forest views, running water, and upland elevation

Lawrence County Indiana

Spice Valley Township

Parcel Number 47-13-13-300-008.000-013

Legal Description Sec 13 Twp 3 R 2 W 40 A W Sw 20 A Classified Forest

Taxes $264.78 2023

St. Road 60 west from Mitchell, turn left at Liberty Church Road (recycle drop-off site) and cross the tracks. Take an immediate right, follow the road and go through the Quarry. At the stop sign, turn right. The first crop field on the left will be the property.