5497 MS-12 Hwy - 176 Acre Property near Starkville MS 176 Acres of Residential Land Offered at $1,995,000 in Sturgis, MS 39769

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 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 as well as possible Owner financing.
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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
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This is not just a property—it’s a fully realized lifestyle and legacy estate, offering privacy, performance, and profitability.