Rural and Remote Land for Sale

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125 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by vast forestland, this magnificent unrestricted off grid property is loaded with merchantable timber, excellent wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities. Multiple water sources including Walnut Cove Creek flowing through the middle. A long gently sloping road allows easy access across the entire property. Excellent mix of pine and beautiful large poplar stands. Many build sites, including some level ridgetops with mountain views to choose from. Would […]
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VIEWS of Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer and the entire Sandpoint area from this beautiful 20-acre parcel in a gated community and is a short 10 minutes to Sandpoint. A building site with an unobstructed 270-degree view has been developed including power, well, septic all stubbed into the foundation for a 2000 s.f. single level home and 500 s.f. garage (see Plans). ALL the hard work has been done and you can easily […]
AMERICA’S PREMIERE OUTDOOR DESTINATION invites you to own this wonderful 2.96 acres with several building areas. Existing primitive campsite with beautiful seasonal creek along with visiting deer, elk, bear and other wildlife. Easy access to I90 and just minutes from 2 ski resorts as well as thousands of miles of 4wheeling, hiking, hunting and fishing. Road needs to be put in to access trails on property. […]

Buying Remote Land

What are the pros and cons for choosing a remote or isolated property?

Advantages of Isolated Retreats:

  • More room for gardening, pasturing, and for growing row crops.
  • Lower house and land prices. (More for your money.)
  • Better for a total wipeout “grid down” scenario when virtually everyone will be out of work.
  • You can stock up in quantity with less fear of the watchful eyes of nosy neighbors.
  • You can test fire and zero your guns at your own property.
  • You can build with non-traditional architecture (earth sheltered, for example.)
  • You can set up more elaborate antenna arrays–and other things that would look odd in town.
  • Better sanitation in the event of a “grid down” situation.
  • You can hunt on your own land.
  • A place to cut your own firewood.
  • You can keep livestock.
  • You can make ballistic and anti-vehicular upgrades.
  • A “dog run” chain link fence around your house won’t look too out of place.
  • Virtually unlimited fuel storage. (Consult your county and State laws before ordering large gas, diesel, heating oil, and propane fuel tanks.)
  • Much lower risk of communicable diseases. Particularly important in the event of a biological warfare attack—but only if the bug is spread person-to-person rather than airborne.

Disadvantages of Isolated Retreats:

  • Probably impossible for just one family to defend.
  • Cannot depend on much help from neighbors or law enforcement if your home is attacked by looters or in the event of fire. You will likely be entirely on your own to resolve those situations.
  • Isolation from day-to-day commerce.
  • A longer commute to your “day job”, shopping, and church.
In the end, it’s an extremely personal decision, and depends on your assessment of the factors that will contribute your family’s long term ability to survive and flourish.

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