Wilburn Grove
This active, income-producing citrus grove spans 869.98 acres in Highlands County, Floridaat the center of the state's citrus industry. Known for its well-drained, productive soils, Highlands County is among Floridas top agricultural regions. With elevations ranging from 65 to 70 feet and the majority of the land outside the 100-year floodplain, the property is well-positioned for continued agricultural use or future development.
Improvements include a barn, a 1,287 square foot caretakers home built in 2004, seven 12-inch wells, and a reservoir with a lift pump. The grove is currently leased and professionally managed through 2027, with an optional one-year extension. The property may be divided.
This income producing citrus grove is located in Highlands County, in the heart of the Florida Citrus industry. Highlands County is known for it's productive well drained soils, making it one ...
This income producing citrus grove is located in Highlands County, in the heart of the Florida Citrus industry. Highlands County is known for it's productive well drained soils, making it one of Florida's most prolific agricultural counties.
With elevations of 65 to 70 feet above sea level, and nearly entirely outside of the 100 year flood plain, this property is well situated for agriculture or future growth. Property includes a barn, a 1,287 square foot caretakers home built in 2004, seven 12" irrigation wells and reservoir with lift pump. Varieties include Hamlin, Valencia and Parson Brown Oranges.
Property is easily accessed through Gem Stone Ave or Boney Rd. and just minutes to Sebring, FL. The surrounding area includes productive citrus groves, nurseries, cattle ranches, farmland and ranchette homes. The Kissimmee River is just over two miles to the east, and with 25 feet of elevation fall the river provides an excellent outlet for drainage.
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From the intersection of US-98 and US-27 travel east of US-98 for 10.4 miles to Arbuckle Creek Rd. Turn left and north on Arbuckle Creek Rd and travel 1.2 miles to Hicks Rd. Turn right and travel east on Hicks Rd for .5 miles to Gemstone Ave. Turn left and travel north .6 miles to you are at the subject property.