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Listed by Benjamin Alder • The Land Group
$ 1,580,000
Est. payment | /mo
800 Acres Lot
$ 1,580,000
Est. payment | /mo
800 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID VAMX2000302
HOA Y/N N
Annual Tax Amount $2,802
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 800.000 Acres
Acres 800.0
Property Sub-Type Land
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Didlake Tract (YK1808) — Key Land & Tax Summary
The Didlake Tract spans approximately 800 acres and is strategically positioned at the convergence of key hydrological features within the Dragon Run system, situated at the mouth of Exol Swamp as it flows directly into the Dragon Swamp. This relationship creates a landscape defined by water-driven ecology and natural boundaries, with the Dragon Swamp forming a dominant western edge of the property and reinforcing both environmental integrity and long-term land continuity . Spanning a substantial, contiguous block of conserved forestland, the tract is protected under a conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy and is permanently maintained as a working forest—balancing ecological preservation with sustainable timber management.
The tract is defined by its scale and continuity, contributing to one of the largest unfragmented forest systems in the lower Chesapeake Bay region. Its timber base supports ongoing forest management practices, while its position within the Dragon Run and Mattaponi River corridor reinforces both habitat value and long-term environmental significance. As part of this broader conservation landscape, the property benefits from structural protections that prioritize land continuity and ecological function.
Per paragraph 2.1 Subdivision and paragraph 2.2 Building Envelopes, these properties can be managed for limited residential use, designed to minimize impact on the surrounding forest. The tract's size and internal access also support a range of recreational uses, including hunting and passive land enjoyment, without compromising its primary function as managed timberland.
The Didlake Tract is best understood as a scaled, institutionally aligned landholding—where conservation objectives and biological productivity converge within a protected and increasingly scarce forest system.
Property boundaries are estimated based on available data and are not warranted. Property owner to provide title research for Buyer prior to closing.
Location & Identity
Name: Didlake Tract
Legal Description: Streets Tract #1808 & #2605, Lumpkin Tract #2613, Burrell Tract #2622, Butler Tract #2624, Clark Tract #2625, Sadler #1 Tract #1817, Sadler #2 Tract #1827, Dickerson Tract #1834, Didlake Tract #1835
Parcel ID: 63-5, 6-12, 6-11, 6-18, 6-15, 6-10, 63-6, 63-3, 63-2
County: Middlesex County, VA and Essex County, VA
Coordinates: 37.7553469, -76.7256059
Acreage & Size
Total Acres: 800 acres (note: marketed 800 acres—needs reconciliation)
Volume Breakdown
Hardwoods
Sawtimber: 1,153.94 MBF
Pulpwood: 6,836.17 tons
Softwoods
Sawtimber: 4,565.27 MBF
Pulpwood: 27,464.63 tons
The Didlake Tract spans approximately 800 acres and is strategically positioned at the convergence of key hydrological features within the Dragon Run system, situated at the mouth of Exol Swamp as it flows directly into the Dragon Swamp. This relationship creates a landscape defined by water-driven ecology and natural boundaries, with the Dragon Swamp forming a dominant western edge of the property and reinforcing both environmental integrity and long-term land continuity . Spanning a substantial, contiguous block of conserved forestland, the tract is protected under a conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy and is permanently maintained as a working forest—balancing ecological preservation with sustainable timber management.
The tract is defined by its scale and continuity, contributing to one of the largest unfragmented forest systems in the lower Chesapeake Bay region. Its timber base supports ongoing forest management practices, while its position within the Dragon Run and Mattaponi River corridor reinforces both habitat value and long-term environmental significance. As part of this broader conservation landscape, the property benefits from structural protections that prioritize land continuity and ecological function.
Per paragraph 2.1 Subdivision and paragraph 2.2 Building Envelopes, these properties can be managed for limited residential use, designed to minimize impact on the surrounding forest. The tract's size and internal access also support a range of recreational uses, including hunting and passive land enjoyment, without compromising its primary function as managed timberland.
The Didlake Tract is best understood as a scaled, institutionally aligned landholding—where conservation objectives and biological productivity converge within a protected and increasingly scarce forest system.
Property boundaries are estimated based on available data and are not warranted. Property owner to provide title research for Buyer prior to closing.
Location & Identity
Name: Didlake Tract
Legal Description: Streets Tract #1808 & #2605, Lumpkin Tract #2613, Burrell Tract #2622, Butler Tract #2624, Clark Tract #2625, Sadler #1 Tract #1817, Sadler #2 Tract #1827, Dickerson Tract #1834, Didlake Tract #1835
Parcel ID: 63-5, 6-12, 6-11, 6-18, 6-15, 6-10, 63-6, 63-3, 63-2
County: Middlesex County, VA and Essex County, VA
Coordinates: 37.7553469, -76.7256059
Acreage & Size
Total Acres: 800 acres (note: marketed 800 acres—needs reconciliation)
Volume Breakdown
Hardwoods
Sawtimber: 1,153.94 MBF
Pulpwood: 6,836.17 tons
Softwoods
Sawtimber: 4,565.27 MBF
Pulpwood: 27,464.63 tons
Location
State VA
County Middlesex
Zoning A
Exterior
Water Access N
Garage N
Building
Sewer Not Applied for Permit
Water None
Schools
School District Middlesex County Public Schools
Others
Tax ID 63-5
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby Locations
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