+/- 10.09 acre Homesite Lot for Sale in Durham County, NC!

Rare Wooded Homesite with Direct Access to Public Game Lands & River!

If you've been searching for a private country setting where you can build your dream home and step right into hundreds of acres of public recreation, this is the one.

Nestled in the quiet Bahama community of northeast Durham County, this +/-10.09-acre wooded parcel (Lot 1) offers the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. The land is gently sloped to flat and fully timbered with maturing planted loblolly pines — ideal for creating a private, park-like homesite. With approximately 1,250-feet of frontage along scenic Cassam Road, you have excellent flexibility in choosing where to place your home. A convenient panhandle section along the road has already been identified as an additional option for a septic drainfield, giving you maximum freedom to place your home exactly where you want for the best views, privacy, and sunlight.

What Truly Sets This Property Apart

Within walking distance and directly adjoining the western boundary is over 450-acres of North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land. From your property you can access public land and continue to the Flat River for fishing, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing, camping, and seasonal hunting. Imagine walking out your back door, crossing onto public land, and reaching the riverbanks for an evening of fishing or quiet wildlife watching — all without driving anywhere.  It is extremely rare to find a homesite in this area of Durham County that offers such an opportunity, making it a truly unique opportunity.

The larger Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land spans over 37,480 acres across Durham, Granville, and Wake Counties and is open year-round for:

-Hiking and wildlife viewing

-Bank fishing and paddling

-Whitetail deer and small-game hunting (in season)

-Camping, cycling, and boating

Property Highlights 

-New survey is on file. 

-Septic: Preliminary soil analysis is favorable for a 4-bedroom home, but perc testing still must be completed. 

-Size: +/-10.09-acres of peaceful, wooded land. 

-Location: Accessed by a public road with scenic surroundings. 

-Utilities:

  *Electricity: available via Duke Energy.    

  *Internet: fiber optic cable and Starlink.    

  *Landline phone service is available.       

-NCWRC Game Land and River access

-Soils for septic will only support one home.

Protective Deed Restrictions (to preserve property values and rural character):    

*No commercial use or activity.    

*No swine, cattle. 

Schools (Durham County Schools) 

-Mangum Elementary (PK-5): 3.6 miles. 

-Lucas Middle School (6-8): 4.1 miles. 

-Northern High School (9-12): 6.8 miles.  

Nearby Outdoor Recreation 

- Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Lands 

https://www.ncwildlife.gov/media/716/download?attachment

- Horton Grove Nature Preserve

https://triangleland.org/preserve/horton-grove-nature-preserve

- Lake Michie Park and Marina

https://www.dprplaymore.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lake-Michie-Boathouse-38

- Eno River State Park

https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/eno-river-state-park

Convenient Location 

-Durham, NC: 10-miles south. 

-Butner, NC: 4.3-miles east.

-Creedmoor, NC: 8.25-miles east. 

-Hillsborough, NC: 16.27-miles southwest. 

This is the kind of property that rarely comes available: private, buildable, wooded, and literally bordering public game land with river access. Whether you want a quiet weekend retreat, a forever home surrounded by nature, or a place to raise a family with endless outdoor adventure right outside the door, this homesite lot delivers.

Interactive Property Map:

https://id.land/maps/5c94a9bcb8daf93cf0899c17ee6f2123/share/unbranded

This property is shown by appointment only. Please contact me directly to coordinate your private tour.