Description

Location:  This unique property is nestled in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest in a beautiful valley setting with the Winding Stair Mountain Range to the North, Rich Mountain to the East and Simmons Mountain to the West.  This property is less than 450 feet from the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest, which provides direct access to hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game as well as direct access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service.  This property is about 1 mile south of the Talimena Scenic Drive and 1 mile West of Pipe Springs.  Nearby towns include Big Cedar, Broken Bow, Hochatown, Talihina and Poteau, which is the county seat.  Broken Bow Lake, which offers some of the best fishing in Oklahoma, is only a short 45 minute drive away to the South.  Sardis Lake, Cedar Lake and Wister Lake are only minutes away as well.  The property is a 1.5 hour drive from Fort Smith, Arkansas and about 4 hours from Dallas, Texas.  For the exact location of this property, please refer to the Google Earth map at the bottom of this advertisement.

Physical Address:  56929 217^th Avenue; Hodgen, Oklahoma 74939

Services:  Rural Water, Rural Electricity, septic system and rural mail delivery at State Hwy 259.  Propane Gas can be purchased and delivered from the near-by towns.

Property Access:  This property is accessed by turning West off US Hwy 259 and driving approximately ½ mile down an all-weather county maintained dirt road (Pipe Springs Road) and then turning South onto a private road (217^th Avenue). 

Cabin:  There is a two story cabin on the property with 1 bedroom/1 bathroom.  The cabin has a concrete slab foundation and the walls are constructed using concrete masonry blocks.  The main cabin roof was recently replaced with sheet metal.  The downstairs area measures 14 feet x 20 feet and is designed to be a kitchen and dining room area with the upstairs area being a bedroom with a bathroom.  The cabin is in the process of being remodeled and will be sold in its current condition.  New rustic wood colored water proof vinyl flooring has been installed on the downstairs and upstairs floors.  The current owner has purchased a tub, toilet, Wi-Fi capable window AC unit, wall mounted 1500 W forced air Wi-Fi capable smart heater, bathroom exhaust fan, shower head and infrared wall heater that will all convey to the new owners.

Covered Lower & Upper Porches:  The cabin is designed with covered lower and upper front porches each measuring 4’-6” x 20’ long.

Shop/Storage Area:  Attached to the cabin is a shop/storage area measuring roughly 8’-6” x 13’-6”.  This area has concrete flooring and concrete masonry block walls.

Land:  There is 1 acre (m/l) of level to gently sloping land that is completely covered with mature timber that is native to Southeastern Oklahoma including a diverse variety of mast producing oaks, eastern red cedar, hickory, ash and a scattering of mature saw log size native shortleaf pine timber.  The property is less than 450 feet from the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest area which provides great hunting, hiking, ATV and horseback riding opportunities.  Wildlife are frequently seen in the surrounding area.  The property is surrounded by several mountain ranges with unspoiled beauty. 

Agent’s Comments:  This is the ideal setting for a relaxing and peaceful weekend getaway from city life or even a full time residence.  No traffic, no hurrying, just simple life away from the hectic city.  This is a very unique property that provides off the porch access to the Ouachita National Forest Recreational Area.  In my opinion, this property can be classified as true “Investment Grade Recreational Property”.  A very peaceful setting.  If desired, this property could be easily used as a weekend rental cabin to provide the new owner with a great secondary source of income.

Property Taxes:  The taxes for the 2021 year were $138.