1,720 Acres in Grifton, NC - $7,755,000

Tick Bite Preserve encompasses 1,720 acres located along Tick Bite Road and Saw Mill Road, approximately 23 miles from Greenville, North Carolina, and 93 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina. The property features level terrain with 81 acres of cropland, numerous food plots, 786 acres of uplands, and 853 acres of bottomlands. It offers 4.2 miles of frontage along the Neuse River and 2.7 miles along Contentnea Creek, providing exceptional wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. 

Timber resources include planted loblolly pine, planted longleaf pine, natural stands of both species, cypress, upland hardwoods, and bottomland hardwoods. An extensive internal road system provides convenient access throughout the property for timber management, sand operations, hunting, and recreation. 

Improvements include a 5,700-square-foot lodge featuring 12 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, an 1,800-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a partially completed 3,200-square-foot residence offering 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Additional structures include a 3,100-square-foot barn, a 2,000-square-foot skinning shed and kennel, an additional 2,000-square-foot equipment shed, and several smaller storage buildings located throughout the property. 

The property is further enhanced by two large fuel tanks, more than 20 deer stands, and over 10 duck blinds. A leased sand mining operation generates annual income, while approximately 120 acres are dedicated to sand mining activities. In addition, a 500-acre conservation easement is in place. 

Tick Bite Preserve represents a rare opportunity to own a premier recreational and income-producing property along the Neuse River. The tract supports abundant populations of turkey, deer, ducks, bear, quail, and doves, while the Neuse River and Contentnea Creek provide excellent fishing opportunities. With a long-standing reputation as an exceptional hunting destination and revenue generated from both timber and sand operations, this property offers a unique combination of recreation, wildlife habitat, and investment potential.