1,093 Acres For Recreation on State Road 52
1,093± Acre Private Conservation Ranch in Pasco County, FL – Build Your Dream Home Surrounded by Untouched Nature
Old Florida Ranch offers a truly unique opportunity to own over 1,000 acres of protected conservation land in Pasco County, just 30 minutes north of downtown Tampa. This expansive 1,093± acre property is an active mitigation bank preserved in its natural state, with 1 acre of unencumbered land available for your private residence. Build your dream home tucked away in total seclusion, surrounded by oak hammocks, lush forests, winding trails, wild game, and a scenic lake—all part of your own personal sanctuary.
The property is governed by a perpetual conservation easement, ensuring the land remains in its pristine, native state for generations to come. While no mitigation credits transfer with the sale, the site supports a range of recreational uses including hiking, hunting, fis...
The property is governed by a perpetual conservation easement, ensuring the land remains in its pristine, native state for generations to come. While no mitigation credits transfer with the sale, the site supports a range of recreational uses including hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, and ATV riding—making it a rare find for those seeking space, solitude, and sustainability.
The ranch also supports critical habitat for endangered and threatened species, including the federally endangered wood stork and the state-threatened gopher tortoise, offering an opportunity to be a steward of one of Florida’s most ecologically rich environments.
Location Highlights:
Situated off State Road 52, just east of US Highway 41 in Land O’ Lakes, FL
Dual access from SR 52 and US 41
Easy drive to Downtown Tampa (30 min), St. Petersburg (45 min), and Gulf beaches (50 min)
Property Details:
Size: 1,093± Acres
Zoning: MPUD – Mitigation Bank
Buildable Area: 1 acre (unencumbered by easement)
Permitted Uses: Passive recreation (per conservation easement)
Conservation Easement: Permanent; no mitigation credits included
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy property where privacy, preservation, and outdoor living converge—offering the serenity of a thousand-acre wilderness retreat, just minutes from the Tampa metro area.
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About Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan is a Senior Broker specializing in the marketing and sales of agricultural and transitional properties throughout Central and Southwest Florida. His expertise centers on farm, grove, ranch and transitional land with transactions exceeding 24,000 acres and over $200M. In 2018, he won the FGCAR Deal of the Year - Land. In 2022, he won Florida Land Realtor of the Year.After earning undergraduate and advanced degrees from the University of Florida in Agricultural Operations Management and Agribusiness, respectively, Michael began his career in multinational agribusiness. He excelled as sales and operations manager for Rainbow Flowers Imports, a company that operated farms, growers, sales and marketing in both Florida and Ecuador.He joined Tampa-based, Eshenbaugh Land Company in 2015, to focus on real estate and start-up the agricultural sector at the prestigious real estate firm. He is continually upgrading his education, licensing and experience to better serve his clients, both buyers and sellers, with the latest approach, service and expertise toward this unique sector of real estate. Some current and previous client's include: Lykes Bros Inc., Evans Properties, Waverly Growers Cooperative, Property Reserve Inc., Jones Potato Farm, Heart Groves, Mosaic, Florida Baptist Children's Home, Dooley Groves, Horse Creek Cattle Company, Golden Citrus Corp., Throgmartin Family and the Pruitt Family Trust.