Property Description
Offered at $16.633 Million
Mercer Ranch is a fully secured, 834-acre estate located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, offering an extraordinary blend of luxury living, income-producing land, high-elevation security, and ESG-aligned development potential. Situated near Four Forks and just 20 minutes from the new Meta data center currently under construction, this turnkey legacy property presents a rare opportunity for investors, developers, and families seeking scale, privacy, and long-term value.
This is not a per-acre valuation property. Mercer Ranch was designed and improved as a controlled, high-fence estate capable of delivering predictable outcomes through infrastructure, herd management, and year-round usability. Unlike open-range land—where harvest, future value, and results are uncontrolled—Mercer Ranch provides repeatable, owner-controlled benefits that extend far beyond traditional recreational acreage. Buyers evaluating this property solely on acreage miss its purpose and its economic advantage.
At the heart of the ranch is a stunning five-bedroom, five-bathroom executive lodge, built with timeless craftsmanship and curated by the owner with antique furnishings and detailed architectural design. Interiors are finished with rare pecky cypress wood, custom cabinetry, and rich Southern textures throughout. Every window in the lodge opens to a private wildlife view—over 50 deer are regularly seen grazing across the property each morning and evening—creating a natural rhythm of peace and presence. Wraparound porches on both levels offer 360-degree views of pasture, timberland, and sky, ideal for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply listening to the wind move through the trees. A pondless waterfall enhances the setting with the sound of flowing water without the maintenance of a traditional pond.
Approaching the estate, guests travel a ¾-mile blacktopped private driveway that winds through electric decorative gates and leads to the lodge, which is surrounded by miles of high-game fencing. A high-resolution security camera system provides constant monitoring, making the property well suited for high-profile privacy or corporate asset security. A 40’ x 80’ enclosed shed supports equipment storage or workshop needs, and a whole-house backup generator ensures uninterrupted power.
Within the property boundaries are well-maintained internal roads and miles of forest and pasture trails, ideal for horseback riding, ATV use, or simply exploring the varied terrain. Mercer Ranch also supports a trophy whitetail deer operation featuring respected Southern genetics. This carefully managed, high-fence environment allows for a turnkey hunting operation with fully installed feeders and blinds, while giving the owner complete control over herd quality, age structure, and harvest outcomes.
Trophy hunts can be marketed independently or utilized as a high-value corporate entertainment and executive-bonding asset. Hosting private hunts for key relationships offers a branding and client-engagement environment that few properties can replicate. In addition to harvest value, the herd carries future upside through breeding rights, live-animal sales, and bloodline expansion for buyers interested in wildlife operations or agribusiness.
Mercer Ranch includes approximately 150 acres of tillable farmland, providing dependable agricultural income while also supporting the deer operation. Crops grown on-site supplement feeding programs, significantly reducing herd-maintenance costs and improving the overall efficiency and sustainability of the wildlife management system.
Beyond deer, the ranch lies within a migratory flyway and holds seasonal duck populations, with strong potential for future wetland enhancement. The remaining acreage includes mature timber enrolled in long-term Conservation Program contracts with guaranteed payments through 2029. Additional income streams may be derived from luxury Airbnb stays, wedding and event hosting, corporate retreats, and selective leasing opportunities.
For forward-looking investors or ESG-aligned corporations, Mercer Ranch also offers a compelling platform for carbon credits, reforestation initiatives, and renewable energy development. The property’s elevation, security, infrastructure readiness, and proximity to Meta’s regional buildout position it uniquely for sustainable infrastructure or climate-focused investment strategies.
A detailed economic and payback comparison to traditional open-range land is available to qualified buyers upon request.
Mercer Ranch is shown by private appointment only. For a confidential tour, investor packet, or offering memorandum, please contact 318-728-9544.
Access - Pippen Rd
Soil Types-NG- Necessity Gilbert silt loam, GE- Gigger silt loam, PE- Perry Clay
Timber Stand-Hardwood
Hunting-Deer, Waterfowl,Doves,Small Game, Pen Raised Birds
Flood Tendencies-in low areas
Listing Agent-Brad Brown
Tags: META, carbon credit generation, reforestation projects, renewable energy development, timber
