5497 MS-12 W, Sturgis, MS 39769

$1,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,464 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,670,916 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,995,000 List Date: 10/27/2025 Last Modified: 12/28/2025

Description

This extraordinary 176-acre turnkey recreational estate is the complete package—a rare opportunity combining luxurious country living, world-class outdoor recreation, and passive income potential. Whether you're an avid sportsman, investor, or looking for a secluded family getaway, this property is fully developed, professionally maintained, and ready to enjoy from day one. At the heart of the property is a beautifully finished, fully furnished 5-bedroom, 3-bath main home, offering comfort, style, and functionality. Designed with both family living and guest hosting in mind, this spacious residence features a 4-car garage and an additional 2-car storage area, ideal for housing all your hunting gear, tools, and recreational equipment. The home also produces

Supplements: approximately $25,000/year in VRBO rental income, making it not only a luxurious retreat but also a smart investment. This is truly a home where you can live, play, and earn all in one place. Just steps from the lake, a fully finished 12' x 24' lake cottage offers additional space for guests, a quiet office, or a clubhouse for kids. Outdoor entertainment is effortless with a saltwater pool (16' x 32'), complete with a fenced concrete patio perfect for relaxing after a day on the water or in the woods. The property's 10-acre private lake was custom-built with a 5:1 slope levee, concrete boat ramp, and concrete emergency spillway. It's stocked with F1 Tiger Bass, and trophy bass over 10 pounds have been caught and released. With over $15,000 in artificial fish habitat, live cypress trees, custom pond design, and automatic feeders, this lake is a serious angler's paradise. For hunters, the land offers proven success with trophy whitetails and abundant wild turkey. There are 3 large food plots already planted, and several deer stands throughout the property that will convey with the sale. Access to all hunting and fishing areas is made easy by 5+ miles of professionally maintained trails, ideal for ATVs, UTVs, or horseback riding. Additional improvements include a 36' x 12' barn with two stalls and a tack room, plenty of fenced in areas for the horse lovers, a 20' x 30' equipment shed, automatic iron gates, and a 12" soil cement road system topped with DBST (an $85,000 investment). The estate is secured by a full Alarm.com smart home automation and alarm system, and two high-end Liberty safes that will stay with the property. Future income opportunities are also present with planted pines throughout the property, offering long-term timber value. Key Features at a Glance: " 176 acres of pristine recreational and timber land " Stunning, fully furnished 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with 4-car garage + 2-car storage " Home generates approx. $25,000/year in VRBO rental income " Fully finished 12' x 24' lake cottage near the water's edge " Custom-built 10-acre private lake stocked with F1 Tiger Bass " $15,000+ in artificial fish habitat & automatic feeders " Saltwater pool (16' x 32') with fenced patio " 36' x 12' barn with 2 stalls and tack room " 20' x 30' equipment shed " 5+ miles of professionally maintained trails " 3 large food plots already planted for this season " Several deer stands included with the property " Proven trophy deer and turkey hunting " Planted pines for long-term timber income " $85,000+ soil cement road system topped with DBST " Automatic iron entry gates and Alarm.com security system " Liberty Lincoln & Liberty Fat Boy safes included " Fully furnished, minus select family heirlooms " Possible Owner Financing This is not just a property it's a fully realized lifestyle and legacy estate, offering privacy, performance, and profitability.

More Information MLS# 25-2209

Contract Information

Current Price: $1,995,000 Begin Date: 2025-09-19 Status: Active List Price: $1,995,000 Seller considers allowances/concessions to Buyer: Yes Foreclosure: No

General Property Description

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Total SqFt.: 2464 Year Built: 2014 New Construction/Never Occupied: No Lot Dimensions: 2700ft X 2700ft Lot Acres: 176.1 Total Rooms: 10 Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 3

Location Tax and Other Information

Area: 20 - West Starkville House Number: 5497 Street Name: MS-12 W State/Province: MS Postal Code: 39769 County: Oktibbeha Taxes: 3038.01 Tax Year: 2024 Subdivision: None Parcel Number: 011-02-005.00,011-02-006.00,011-02-007.00

Amenities

Cooking Unit: Yes Dishwasher: Yes Disposal: Yes Microwave: Built In Fireplace: No

Garage Type

Garage Stall: 5

Utilities

Water Heater: Electric

Property Features

Architectural Style: Cabin Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s); Refrigerator Stories: One Pool Features: In Ground Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type Foundation: Slab Flooring: Carpet; Concrete Fencing: Fenced Patio and Porch Features: Awning(s); Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Metal Garage Type: Attached Garage Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Community Heat: Central Air: Central Air Waterfront: Lake Front
Listing Office: BURKES LAND BROKERS
Last Updated: December - 28 - 2025
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Allie Rhett

Realtor

Allie is a 5th generation Columbus native and a 3rd generation realtor. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority and graduated with honor as Summa Cum Laude. She is also a member of First Baptist Church.