$3,724,000
5293 Florida 2Marianna, FL 32446
Farm · MLS 12033695 · Listed 15 days ago (Oct 19, 2026)
Crops and cropland · 297 cropland acres reported · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
In the productive farm country of northern Jackson County lies Cowarts Creek Farm, a 532± acre working farm where generations of North Florida agricultural heritage meet an increasingly protected natural landscape. The farm has approximately 297 acres of farmland with 92 acres of irrigated cropland with a 10-inch well and three irrigation systems. There are also 140± acres of planted pine and great deer and turkey. Along its western boundary it shares nearly a mile with the Northwest Florida Water Management District's Cowarts Creek conservation lands. Cowarts Creek Farm brings together productive farmland, timber, and great hunting in one well-rounded property. Its story extends beyond its present ownership. Cowarts Creek Farm lies within an agricultural landscape that has been farmed for generations, with documented landownership in the surrounding township extending back into the 1800s. Today, the farm continues that tradition from an increasingly rare position: productive private land adjoining a permanently conserved creek corridor. The Farm The property is an agricultural powerhouse and located in one of the strongest agricultural belts in the country. Approximately 92 acres of cropland are served by a 10-inch well and three irrigation systems. In a region where water defines a farm's long-term value, that infrastructure gives an operator the means to manage for consistent yields season after season. The cropland has historically been leased for approximately $60,000 annually under three- to five-year agreements. That gives a new owner immediate agricultural income from the day of closing, along with the flexibility to continue leasing, farm the ground themselves, or reposition the land over time. The farm's composition adds to that strength with 95% productive uplands. Only 24± acres are wetlands, less than five percent of the property. In a region where a quarter or more of a tract is typically wetland this is significant farmland value. That is usable ground for farming, timber, habitat and recreation. "This is one of those highly productive properties where a prior owner sold off the wetlands and floodplain to the State while retaining the best farmland. The result today is a highly productive operation while at the same time retaining privacy and still benefitting from the wildlife and recreation." - Jon Kohler Timber, Wildlife and Recreation Some 140± acres of highly improved genetic planted pine. The pine stands are productive and add a strong wildlife component. Additionally, sawtooth oaks have been planted along many of the edges. There are "condo" type tree stands. The property has great deer and turkey hunting. Working Land Beside Protected Land Along the western edge of the farm, crop rows and pine give way to the floodplain of the Cowarts Creek corridor. For approximately 4,875 feet, the property adjoins the Northwest Florida Water Management District's Cowarts Creek tract which is part of the greater Chipola Wildlife Management Area. Former property owners retained the productive agricultural ground and sold the wetlands and floodplain to the State. This part is essentially a roadless wilderness area. An old river landing is accessible from only this farm. The result is unusually high percentage of productive farmland while at the same time continuing in both privacy and an abundance of wildlife along Jackson County's primary wildlife corridor.
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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 Jonathan Curtis Kohler of KOHLER & ASSOCIATES and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | FarmFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
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| Why it qualifies | MLS property type: Farm · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland |
| Total acreage | Not reported |
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| Home included | Not clear from the listing |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Tillable or cropland (listing description)Tillable or cropland acres as written by the listing agent. They are not a survey or a soil assessment.
- Irrigation mentioned (listing description)Irrigation is mentioned in the description. Equipment or a well does not establish a legal right to irrigate; ask for the water right or permit documents.
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- Timber or woods (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
- $3,724,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- County
- Jackson County
- MLS number
- 12033695
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
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Price and status history
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 Jackson County, FL. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Jackson County
- UF/IFAS Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Florida
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of KOHLER & ASSOCIATES. Listing agent: Jonathan Curtis Kohler. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 19, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.