$489,000

Tucked into the quiet countryside of Calhoun County, Florida, this 68± acre property at 8584 SW Waldorff Rd near Wewahitchka offers a rare combination of open pasture, young timber, and genuine recreational appeal. The land is split roughly evenly between 40± acres of cleared pasture and 25± acres planted in longleaf pine, now about ten years old, giving a buyer both usable open ground and a stand of growing timber with long-term value. A 1996 3 bd/2 ba mobile home sits on the property, measuring 52 feet long, with a new roof installed in 2018. The home needs a little TLC, but offers a place to start, whether as a weekend camp while you build out the property or a base for seasonal use. Also on site is a concrete pad, the remaining foundation from a home lost to Hurricane Michael. The surrounding area has been cleaned up, leaving a clear building site with utilities already in place for a buyer who wants to rebuild. Wildlife is a genuine draw here. The mix of open pasture and young pine habitat supports abundant deer and quail, making this a strong candidate for a recreational property, a hunting camp, or simply a quiet retreat with game right out the back door. The setting is rural and quiet, with the nearby Kinard Community Center hosting local gatherings, including its well-known annual fall festival. Outdoor recreation is close at hand in every direction. The Chipola River Water Management Area, a 9,000-plus-acre tract along the Chipola River in Jackson and Calhoun Counties, and the Apalachicola River Water Management Area are both a short drive away and offer paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Dead Lakes, known for its striking cypress-lined waters, sits just outside Wewahitchka, and a number of other freshwater tributaries are also just minutes from the property. For buyers who want the Gulf Coast within easy reach, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, and Port St. Joe are roughly a half hour away by car. With its balance of open pasture, growing timber, an existing home site with a fresh roof, a cleared second building site, and strong wildlife activity, this property suits a range of uses: a small mini farm, a recreational retreat, or a weekend getaway property with room to grow. Its location places it within reach of both inland river recreation and Gulf Coast beaches, a combination that's increasingly hard to find at this acreage and price point.