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Property Details and Financials
The abundant wildlife, mature timber and unparalleled history available on the property makes RiverStone Ranch a remarkable investment. Not to mention, the property is surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, but still accessible to major metropolitan areas, including:
- Roanoke, VA ~30 miles
- Charlottesville, VA ~100 miles
- Durham, NC ~150 miles
- Richmond, VA ~170 miles
- Charlotte, NC ~220 miles
- Washington, DC ~220 miles
Timber
RiverStone Ranch has a total property acreage of 979 acres—929 of which are in timber. The timber is mature and ready for harvesting, making for an incredible investment opportunity for the new owner. The timber on-site is 85 percent Hardwood Timber, which is the best timber to own and invest in due to their higher demand.
The timber inventory breakdown on 813 acres is as follows:
Type of Sawtimber |
Int 1/4 MBF |
Percentage of Total |
|
Poplar |
1,431 |
26% |
|
White Oak |
724 |
13% |
|
Northern Red Oak |
657 |
12% |
|
Hickory |
585 |
11% |
|
Black Oak |
295 |
5% |
|
Ash |
244 |
4% |
|
Chestnut Oak |
233 |
4% |
|
Mixed Hardwoods |
128 |
2% |
|
Sugar Maple |
124 |
2% |
|
Scarlet Oak |
103 |
2% |
|
Basswood |
80 |
2% |
|
Walnut |
47 |
1% |
|
Cucumbertree |
46 |
1% |
|
Red Maple |
9 |
~ |
|
Cherry |
3 |
~ |
|
Total Hardwood Sawtimber |
4,709 |
85% |
Misc. Sawtimber (Non Hardwood) |
Int 1/4 MBF |
Percentage |
|
Eastern White Pine |
808 |
14% |
|
Yellow Pine, Hemlock, Locust |
59 |
1% |
|
Total Sawtimber |
5,576 MBF |
The volume above does not include over 100 acres of timbered areas around or near the scenic James River, between the pasture field and river, between the State highway and river, and between the historic stone canal and river.
Financials
| 5,576 MBF Sawtimber at $220 per MBF | $1,226,720 |
| Cabin, Shed, Skeet Range, Equipment | $450,000 |
| 50 Acre Pasture at $2,500 per acre | $125,000 |
|
929 Acres at $1,500 per acre Includes 2.2 miles James River |
$1,393,500 |
|
Conservation Easement $900,000 Federal |
$1,200,000 |
| Nutrient Bank, 50 Acres at $10,000 per acre | $500,000 |
|
John Marshall Tunnel Circa 1850 Batteaux Stone Canal with Locks |
Priceless |
| Total Value of RiverStone Ranch | $4,895,220 |
| Cash Flow (ROI ~ 60%) ($1,226,720 + $1,200,000 + $500,000) | $2,926,720 |
Nutrient Bank
RiverStone Ranch qualifies for the use of nutrient credits. Nutrient credits are generated by Nutrient Credit Banks through the construction of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and through land use conversion.
This program is established to improve environmental quality and protect Virginia’s diverse ecosystems. They provide wetland, stream habitat and water quality improvements to assist land developers in achieving Viriginia’s environmental goals.
RiverStone Ranch’s Nutrient Bank Value is rated on pasture and open field acreage.
RiverStone Ranch has a remaining 50 acres of cleared, open pasture, with each acre qualifying for a nutrient credit. Each credit is valued at $10,000 per acre to the land owner.