Red Oak Timber
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The property is almost entirely forested with 70 acres in forest and the balance in open or transition areas as well as the electric powerline that runs through the property on both sides of the road. The forest is comprised of soft maple, white oak, red oak, black cherry, chestnut oak, hickory, hemlock and white pine. A timber inspection conducted by FORECON, Inc. in June, 2022 shows a well-stocked small sawtimber stand with roughly 377,914 boardfeet of timber, Doyle Log Rule. Adding one year of growth brings the volume to about 394,611 boardfeet. Timber was last harvested here in 2001. The forest has recovered nicely and could be thinned if desired or continue to grow creating a terrific long-term timberland investment.
This mix of mast producing species and age classes creates ideal habitat for deer, turkey, bear and even elk that roam throughout this part of the County. Deer hunting is solid and their evidence is abundant with trails, rubs and scrapes throughout the property.
Former logging roads exist throughout the property providing access for hunting, hiking, ATV’ing and more. The property also directly adjoins thousands of acres of PA State Forest, providing additional opportunities for hunting, hiking and other forms of recreation.
There is an old, small cemetery on the north side of Mason Hill Road that the property surrounds and is not part of this property. There is a driveway to the cemetery and it is visited annually.
Also on the north side of the road, there is a gravel driveway on the eastern side that runs from Mason Hill Road to the Victor Frederick property. This is a permanent right of way access for Frederick’s, their heirs or assigns, for access to their property. This is also a mutual use right of way meaning the owner of this property, their heirs and assigns may use it at will.
The sellers will transfer all oil, gas, mineral and timber rights owned by them. There was a history of oil leasing in this area long ago. The sellers do not know of any leases affecting the property and have no direct knowledge whether they actually own all of the oil & gas rights but will transfer what is owned by them. There are no oil or gas wells on the property currently. The property is located at 5468 Mason Hill Road and has approximately 1,770 feet of road frontage on both sides of the road. Electric is available along the frontage.
