Located along both Highway 258 South and Lightwood Knot Road in Lenoir County, North Carolina, this 47.56± acre wooded tract consists primarily of naturally regenerated pines, with a hardwood understory and natural vegetation throughout. This diversity in forest composition provides structural variation throughout the property, offering incredible potential for wildlife habitat management, timberland improvement, and long-term timber investment. Depending on the existing stand's maturity, stocking density, and overall condition, timber management may include selective thinnings, prescribed burns, or eventual harvesting. Additionally, identifying and retaining desirable (mast-producing) hardwood species while thinning could enhance the property's value from both a recreational and wildlife-oriented perspective. A professional forestry evaluation would be necessary to determine merchantable timber volumes and appropriate harvest timelines. One of the property's most appealing characteristics is its existing wildlife habitat. The combination of naturally regenerated pine timber, hardwood understory, and pockets of exceptionally dense vegetation creates an environment well suited for several of eastern North Carolina's most recognizable game species; whitetail deer, wild turkey, and black bear. For recreational buyers, this presents an endless opportunity to explore the establishment of internal trails, wildlife food plots, and strategically located hunting stands. The thick understory provides valuable security cover for wildlife, offering bedding areas, concealment, and protection from disturbance, particularly where patches of heavy cover transition into more open timber stands. These transitional areas create natural travel corridors for whitetail deer and black bears to move between bedding cover and surrounding feeding areas. Mast-producing hardwoods provide potential foraging opportunities for wild turkeys, while portions of the pine stand may offer suitable roosting habitat where tree size and structure permit. Selectively managed openings and improved understory conditions could further enhance habitat for wild turkey nesting and brooding. Beyond its recreational and timber investment potential, this property offers an attractive opportunity to establish a homesite surrounded by natural pine timber, mature hardwoods, and established wildlife habitat; perfect for buyers seeking a private getaway, country homesite, or secluded rural estate. None of the property lies within the FEMA-designated floodplain, and there is currently no observed standing surface water on the tract. Available mapping does indicate that a substantial portion of the property is identified as wetlands, however, this designation is largely associated with the property's naturally wetter soil characteristics rather than observed standing surface water. According to the accompanying soil analysis, the property is composed primarily of Pantego loam, with smaller areas of Woodington loamy sand and Stallings loamy sand. The overall National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) is approximately 79.42. The moisture-retaining characteristics of these soils influences the types of vegetation naturally established throughout the property. This distinction is particularly relevant for prospective recreational and timberland buyers. While wetland-designated soils may influence certain land management activities, the absence of observed standing water provides a different picture of the property's current physical conditions than wetland mapping alone might suggest, further distinguishing the tract from properties where persistent flooding or inundation may limit accessibility and recreational use. Whether you're searching for a private hunting property, a manageable timberland investment, or a wooded retreat where you can enjoy the outdoors, this 47.56± acre tract offers an appealing combination of natural resources and recreational possibilitie Please note,