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Palo Alto Farm is a diverse 374 acre agricultural and recreational property located in the quiet Black Belt Prairie of central Clay County, Mississippi, just northwest of West Point and only 13 miles north of Starkville. With frontage on Highway 47 and Wilcox Road, this property offers excellent access with utilities while maintaining the privacy and peaceful atmosphere that makes this area so desirable.
The farm features approximately 248 acres of productive leased farmland providing immediate income potential, along with 43.6 acres enrolled in the CP-38 Conservation Reserve Program, a wildlife-focused conservation initiative designed to enhance habitat for upland game birds, deer, and other native wildlife. The balance of the property consists of approximately 220 acres of cedar and hardwood timber.
For sportsmen, Palo Alto Farm is located in an area well known for producing quality whitetail deer. The property and neighboring farms consistently produce mature bucks, making this an outstanding hunting and recreational investment. The combination of agricultural fields, CRP habitat, timber cover, and natural travel corridors creates an ideal environment for deer, turkey, and other wildlife.
For those interested in a water feature, there's a 10 acre lake site situated among the farm's gently rolling terrain. The topography provides beautiful long-range views commonly found in this part of Mississippi and offers numerous scenic homesites for a permanent residence, weekend retreat, or family estate.
Beyond its current uses, the property offers significant future potential. The existing farmland could be converted into a productive cattle operation, while additional conservation opportunities may exist through various CRP, CSP, or other USDA programs.
Whether you're seeking an income-producing farm, a recreational retreat, a future cattle ranch, or a beautiful place to build and enjoy the quiet country lifestyle, Palo Alto Farm offers a rare combination of investment value, wildlife habitat, and rural beauty.
Palo Alto Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a large, versatile tract in one of North Mississippi's most desirable rural areas. Whether your vision is farming, hunting, ranching, conservation, or building your forever home, this property has the acreage, diversity, and location to make it a reality.
