175 Pecan Rd Cobb, GA 31735

Situated along the shores of Lake Blackshear in Sumter County, Georgia, Pine Knoll Pecans encompasses 1,006± acres of one of the region's premier commercial pecan operations. Featuring 780± planted acres of productive orchards, the property combines established agricultural income with exceptional infrastructure, including eight high-capacity irrigation wells, eleven actively producing orchard units, and the experienced management of a property manager with more than three decades of expertise. As part of the respected Pine Knoll Plantation, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven agricultural asset of remarkable scale and quality.

The orchards represent a balanced mix of mature, income-producing trees and younger plantings positioned for continued productivity in the years ahead. An extensive irrigation system—including six grandfathered deep wells capable of delivering substantial water volumes—supports the entire operation and provides the reliability essential to long-term commercial production. A diverse portfolio of commercial pecan varieties further strengthens the property's production potential, while the inclusion of farm equipment and well-established infrastructure allows for a seamless transition to new ownership.

Beyond its agricultural value, Pine Knoll Pecans offers attributes rarely found in a commercial orchard. Approximately 1,500 feet of frontage on Lake Blackshear, an existing dock with electrical service, and convenient access to the marina, golf course, and dining at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club create recreational opportunities uncommon for an income-producing farm. Nearly two miles of Highway 280 frontage, county water along the highway corridor, commercial zoning at a prominent intersection, and residential zoning along portions of the lakeshore further enhance the property's long-term flexibility and development potential.

Ideally situated between Americus, Cordele, and Albany, Pine Knoll Pecans enjoys excellent accessibility while remaining firmly rooted in one of Georgia's most productive agricultural regions. Whether acquired as a stand-alone investment or in combination with the adjoining Pine Knoll Ducker offering, the property represents a compelling opportunity to own a legacy pecan operation with proven income, exceptional infrastructure, valuable waterfront amenities, and meaningful long-term appreciation potential.

BROKER COMMENT:
“An exceptional agricultural investment opportunity, Pine Knoll Pecans has remained under the same ownership for more than 60 years and has been expertly managed by one of the pecan industry's most respected professionals. Rarely does a property of this scale and quality become available in this part of Georgia, offering investors the chance to acquire a premier income-producing agricultural asset with the added distinction of frontage on Lake Blackshear.”

LOCATION:
Pine Knoll Pecans enjoys an exceptional location in Sumter County, Georgia, with nearly two miles of frontage along Highway 280, one of Southwest Georgia's primary transportation corridors. Positioned on the shores of beautiful Lake Blackshear, the property combines the productivity of a premier commercial pecan operation with the recreational appeal and long-term value of one of Georgia's most desirable lakes.

Encompassing approximately 8,700 acres, Lake Blackshear is widely regarded as one of South Georgia's premier recreational destinations. Renowned for its excellent bass, crappie, bream, and catfish fishing, the lake also offers boating, water sports, and scenic cypress-lined shorelines. Just across the water, the full-service marina at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club provides convenient access to boat slips, fuel, dining, and a four-star golf course recognized by Golf Digest, adding another layer of enjoyment for owners and guests.

The property is exceptionally accessible, located just 12 miles from Interstate 75, approximately 20 minutes from Americus, 35 minutes from Albany, and roughly 2¼ hours south of Atlanta. Commercial and private aviation are easily accommodated, with the Crisp County–Cordele Airport and its full-service FBO only 15 minutes away, while Southwest Georgia Regional Airport in Albany offers daily commercial service to Atlanta and a 6,601-foot runway capable of accommodating a wide range of business aircraft.

Whether operated as a premier agricultural investment, enjoyed as a waterfront retreat, or held for its long-term development potential, Pine Knoll Pecans offers a rare combination of accessibility, recreation, and commercial opportunity in one of Southwest Georgia's most desirable locations.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The property's improvements are centrally located along Pecan Road, providing an efficient headquarters for the pecan operation. Improvements include two staff houses, multiple equipment barns, a workshop, and utility buildings that provide the infrastructure necessary to support a commercial orchard of this scale.

HISTORY:
Pine Knoll Lake Blackshear has been part of the larger Pine Knoll legacy for nearly six decades. Around 1967, two Hamilton brothers assembled the original Pine Knoll Plantation, establishing what would become one of the area's respected agricultural and recreational holdings.

Over the ensuing decades, the family has thoughtfully managed the property with a long-term perspective, balancing productive agriculture with responsible wildlife stewardship. More recently, significant investment has been made in the pecan operation through orchard redevelopment and infrastructure improvements, positioning Pine Knoll Ducker for continued productivity while preserving the qualities that have defined the property for generations.

CLIMATE
Southwest Georgia has a humid subtropical climate and offers long warm summers and the most pleasant, mild winters. Between November and March, the daily high temperatures in Albany average 65 degrees and low temperatures on average are 40 degrees. Rainfall usually peaks in March.


HIGHLIGHTS:
•1,006± acre premier pecan operation located on the banks of Lake Blackshear in Sumter County, Georgia
•Part of the respected Pine Knoll Plantation and Pine Knoll Pecans
•780± planted acres of commercial pecan orchards spanning 11 production units, all actively producing and insured
o40+ years – 273± Acres
o16-40 years – 139± Acres
o5-15 years – 365± Acres
o1-4 years – 3± Acres
•Varieties include Desirable, Frotcher, Delmas, Schley, Stuart, Kiowa, Sumner, and Elliott. A complete list of varieties and acreages can be provided to qualified prospects.
•Eight (8) wells in total. There are six “grandfathered” deep water wells 1000-1200 feet deep (12”–18” in diameter) providing solid set irrigation and 80 acres of micro jets.
o7 wells – 1300 GPM
o1 well – 800 GPM
•1,500± feet of Lake Blackshear frontage providing potential development opportunities. Drainage canals that terminate into Lake Blackshear could feasibly provide additional development opportunities.
•Small, existing dock with electrical service on Lake Blackshear
•Convenient marina access adjacent to the property at the Flintside Marina and at the Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club directly across the lake (0.85 mile), which also has a Golf Digest ranked four-star golf course and dining
•Lake Blackshear is well-stocked with bass, bream, crappie and catfish and features cypress flats, flooded timber, and hidden coves
•226± acres beyond the orchards featuring wet weather ponds, lake frontage, fields, roads, and natural habitat/transition areas
•Nearly two miles of Highway 280 frontage. A county water line exists along the highway frontage. Recent 4-acre sale to the Perry Brothers franchise for $100,000 per acre.
•Predominantly zoned AG (Agricultural), with a high-visibility C-2 Commercial corner at Pecan Road and Hwy 280, plus approximately 46± acres of R1-L zoning along the Lake Blackshear shoreline (1.25-acre minimum lot size). Residential development w