209 Acres of Protected
ROCK SPRING Road, King and Queen Court House, VA 23085
- Added:
- Apr 16, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 48
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 2 at 6:06 am
Property Features for ROCK SPRING Road
General Information
- Property type
- Land
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 209.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 1570
Listing agent Benjamin Alder License #574482 (443) 865-1344
Listing office The Land Group 126 W E Main Street, Salisbury, VA (410) 934-3478
Listing date Apr 16, 2026
MLS# VAKQ2000212
Listing URL
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HighLights
- 209 acres of protected working forest in the Dragon Run watershed.
- Conservation easement by The Nature Conservancy ensures long‑term preservation.
- Significant timber volume supports ongoing forest management.
- Direct road frontage on Rock Spring Road.
- Potential for limited residential use, as per conservation easement.
- Low annual property taxes ($1,569.88) and assessed land value ($301,900).
Overview
The Boughan Tract, identified as NT6752, encompasses approximately 209 acres within the Dragon Run watershed. The property benefits from direct road frontage along Rock Spring Road on its eastern boundary, which provides access. A portion of the Dragon Run watershed extends along its northern boundary. The property is protected under a conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy, ensuring it is permanently maintained as a working forest. This arrangement preserves its ecological integrity while supporting sustainable timber management. The tract contributes to one of the largest unfragmented forest systems in the lower Chesapeake Bay region. Its timber base supports ongoing forest management practices, and its position within the Dragon Run and Mattaponi River corridor reinforces both habitat value and long-term environmental significance. The property benefits from structural protections that prioritize land continuity and ecological function. Limited residential use is allowed, 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 Boughan Tract is a conservation-oriented landholding where conservation objectives and biological productivity converge within a protected forest system. The land has an assessed value of $301,900 with annual taxes of $1,569.88. The property contains hardwoods sawtimber (303.18 MBF), hardwoods pulpwood (1,796.09 tons), softwoods sawtimber (1,199.45 MBF), and softwoods pulpwood (7,215.88 tons).
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Agricultural land / Farmland
Map
- City
- King and Queen Court House
- County
- King and Queen
- State
- Virginia
- Longitude
- -76.77202771
- Latitude
- 37.72646631
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Agricultural land / Farmland - 209 acres of protected timberland in King and Queen County.
Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
The property is located at ROCK SPRING Road King and Queen Court House, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $558,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 209 acres of protected working forest in the Dragon Run watershed.; Conservation easement by The Nature Conservancy ensures long‑term preservation.; Significant timber volume supports ongoing forest management.
