$925,000
$2,721 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 340 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
7285 Ms 495Preston, MS 39354
Pasture and grazing land · MLS 11834956 · Listed 140 days ago (Jun 15, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
If you've been looking for a turnkey Mississippi hunting and timber tract with a place to stay, you'll want to take a hard look at this 340± acre property in Kemper County. Located at 7285 MS Highway 495 in Preston, this rare offering has been held by the same family for more than 75 years and is the kind of place where memories have been made for generations. With direct access from both Highway 495 and Luke Road, along with approximately 1.2 miles of paved road frontage, getting to and around the property is easy and convenient. At the heart of the property sits a comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that serves perfectly as a hunting camp, weekend getaway, or base of operations for enjoying everything the land has to offer. The home features a covered back porch, covered parking, power through EMEPA, and water provided by Northwest Kemper Water Association. The land itself is exceptionally diverse, offering a strong combination of recreational value and long-term investment potential. Approximately 100± acres consist of towering mature hardwoods that provide outstanding wildlife habitat, while 140± acres are planted in an 8-year-old pine plantation with future timber income potential. An additional 70± acres of natural regeneration creates excellent bedding cover and habitat diversity for deer and other game species. For the hunter, this property is truly turnkey and ready to enjoy from day one. A well-maintained trail system stretches approximately 7 miles throughout the tract, providing access to all corners of the property. Five separate access points allow hunters to approach stands and hunting areas from multiple directions while minimizing pressure on wildlife. The property also features five established food plots, three box blinds, and approximately 0.86 miles of frontage along Cow Creek. Deer, turkey, ducks, and small game are abundant throughout the property, creating outstanding hunting opportunities throughout the season. Additional improvements include a small barn ideal for storing tractors, ATVs, implements, and other equipment needed to maintain and enjoy the property. Kemper Lake, a popular 650-acre fishing and recreational lake, is located just 12.9± miles away, adding even more outdoor opportunities nearby. Whether you're searching for a turnkey hunting property, a timber investment, a family retreat, or a legacy tract to pass down for generations, this Kemper County property offers the acreage, habitat diversity, improvements, and history that are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Opportunities to purchase a tract of this size and quality that has remained in the same family for over seven decades are few and far between. From the established food plots and box blinds to the extensive trail system, home, barn, and diverse timber stands, everything is in place for the next owner to step in and start enjoying the property immediately.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Derek Eaves of SmallTown Hunting Properties & Real Estate LLC and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Pasture and grazing landAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 340 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Barn (listing description)
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- Timber or woods (listing description)
- Road frontage mentioned (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $925,000
- Original list price
- $1,050,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots (Cabin)
- Lot size
- 340 acres
- County
- Kemper County
- MLS number
- 11834956
- Annual property tax (2025)
- $1,943
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Preston.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $1,050,000
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Kemper County, MS. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Kemper County
- Mississippi State University Extension Service (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for Mississippi
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Mississippi
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of SmallTown Hunting Properties & Real Estate LLC. Listing agent: Derek Eaves. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Sep 22, 2026, 1:22 AM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 2, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.