5735 Lafayette Road

Description

This exceptional 30.61 acre property offers a rare opportunity for both development and recreational use, priced attractively at $28,748 per acre. The site is thoughtfully improved with two existing baseball fields, complete with gravel parking and supporting infrastructure, making it ideal for continued recreational use or community-oriented development. Enhancing the property further is a well-maintained 3,200 square foot pavilion and an 864 square foot maintenance building, both constructed in 2001 and ready to support a variety of uses. The parcel boasts approximately 255 feet of frontage and extends to a depth of approximately 3,000 feet, providing ample space and flexibility for future plans. A CSX Transportation railroad line runs along the rear boundary, offering unique logistical advantages. The property is fully equipped with essential utilities, including electric, gas, water, and septic, ensuring ease of development. Zoned Rural Residential in Lafayette Township, the property permits single-family and two-family residential uses, while also allowing for a wide range of conditional uses such as churches, educational facilities, and both publicly and privately operated recreational areas—making it highly versatile for investors, developers, or community organizations alike. With 2025 annual real estate taxes of $4,789.74, this property presents a compelling combination of existing amenities, development potential, and strategic location—an outstanding opportunity to create something truly special.