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Scott County

Scott County Indiana Hunting And Recreational Property Near Clark State Forest

498 West County Line Road Underwood, IN 47177

Description

Located in southwest Scott County, Indiana, along County Line Road and approximately 1/3 mile from Interstate 65, this property offers a combination of accessibility, timber, open ground, potential building sites, and recreational habitat in a convenient southern Indiana setting. The property is positioned just north of Clark State Forest, placing it near thousands of acres of additional forestland and outdoor recreation opportunities while still providing easy access from a paved public road.

One of the standout features of this property is the approximately 650+ feet of paved road frontage along County Line Road. A neighboring property currently has a short driveway easement near the beginning of the access point, and that existing configuration may provide a practical opportunity for an entrance to this property, subject to verification, approvals, and any applicable easement or access requirements. The paved frontage provides strong accessibility and flexibility for a future homesite, cabin, recreational retreat, or other permitted use.

As you enter the property near the upper portion, the terrain rises to a ridge top that creates an appealing location for a secluded wooded building site. A cabin, recreational retreat, or potential residence could be positioned within the timber to take advantage of the privacy and natural setting. The ridge also provides a useful transition between the upland hardwood timber and the lower portions of the property.

Several acres of open grassland and prairie add diversity to the landscape. These areas could potentially be maintained as open habitat, improved for wildlife, incorporated into a yard, or utilized in another manner, depending on the buyer's goals and applicable local regulations. The combination of open ground and timber creates edge habitat, which can be especially valuable for wildlife movement and seasonal use.

The timber consists of a mix of hardwoods across the ridge top, transitioning into bottomland timber as the elevation changes. A creek drainage and areas of lowland scrub provide additional habitat diversity. These lower areas create natural cover and secluded travel corridors through the property. The varied terrain, timber types, open ground, and drainage features provide the basic ingredients for a recreational property with potential deer habitat.

From a hunting and wildlife perspective, the property's location is particularly noteworthy. The timbered ridge, creek drainage, lowland cover, and open ground create several habitat components that can be attractive to whitetail deer. The property also sits near agricultural fields to the north, creating a transition between timber and open farmland. These changes in cover can provide natural travel routes, bedding areas, staging areas, and feeding opportunities for deer moving across the broader landscape. Actual wildlife use and hunting success will vary, and buyers should conduct their own due diligence regarding habitat, access, neighboring land use, and hunting opportunities.

The property's proximity to Clark State Forest further enhances its recreational setting. Indiana DNR reports that Clark State Forest encompasses more than 25,600 acres and offers hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking on designated trails, camping, hunting, fishing, an outdoor shooting range, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The forest is also part of the broader Knobstone region of southern Indiana, providing access to a large public-land recreational landscape.

For a buyer looking for a southern Indiana hunting property, recreational tract, potential cabin site, or rural land investment, this Scott County property deserves a close look. Its combination of paved road frontage, proximity to I-65, wooded ridge top, open grassland, bottomland timber, creek drainage, and proximity to Clark State Forest creates a versatile property with multiple potential uses.

The convenient location is another major advantage. Interstate 65 is approximately 1/3 mile from the property, providing efficient regional access, while the property itself maintains a wooded, rural character. The surrounding area offers a mix of agricultural ground, timber, rural residences, and public forestland. Scott County is also strategically positioned along I-65 between Louisville and Indianapolis, making the area accessible for weekend recreational use as well as longer-term ownership.

Whether your goal is to establish a private cabin in the woods, create a recreational getaway, improve wildlife habitat, maintain open prairie, or simply own a tract of southern Indiana timberland with convenient interstate access, this property offers a strong starting point. The existing landscape already provides a diverse combination of habitat and terrain, while the paved road frontage and potential access point add practical value.

Acreage and list price were not provided in the supplied property summary and should be added to the final listing once confirmed. Buyers should verify property boundaries, acreage, access, easements, building eligibility, utilities, septic suitability, zoning, timber value, hunting regulations, and any other property-specific conditions during due diligence.


Summary

Address

498 West County Line Road

Underwood, IN 47177

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Land Type

Hunting and Recreational

Property Type

Recreational Land, Undeveloped Land

Land and Farm Property Types

Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational

Road Frontage

County Road

Road Surface

Pavement

Improvements/Features

Small Game, Big Game

Activities on Property

Hunting, ATV Riding, Camping, Horseback Riding

Roads

Road Frontage

Nearby Features

Public Hunting

Tillable/Production Areas

Hardwood Trees

Wild Game

Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game

Details

  • Located in Southwest Scott County, Indiana, along County Line Road

Other

Coordinates

38.60725, -85.78975

Annual Taxes

$1,255

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