Few places match the year-round recreational opportunities found in the bottomlands of the Big Black River. Whether you're drawn to deer and turkey hunting, occasional duck hunts, or fishing, this contiguous corridor is a true sportsman's haven. Castens Creek offers all of this and more! Established in 1999 as an equity club, the property spans approximately 1,304 acres and features more than four miles of frontage along the Big Black River. Located in Madison County, MS, along the Madison/Yazoo County line, Castens Creek is just a 25-minute drive north of the city of Madison.
From the moment you turn off Way Road, a winding gravel drive carries you through the property, offering an “off the grid†feeling. The drive gradually rises to a bluff with an estimated 80-foot elevation change to a rustic four bedroom, two and a half bathroom cabin surrounded by mature oaks draped in Spanish moss. The cabin offers front and back porches, a wood-burning fireplace, comfortable living space, and a fully functional kitchen. A new HVAC system was installed in June of 2025.
Additional improvements include multiple covered sheds, a spacious pole barn for your equipment, and fuel tanks for both diesel and gas.
What sets Castens Creek apart is not just what it offers today, but the untouched potential it holds for the future. The landscape features a diverse mix of mature timber, natural regeneration, select-cut sections, and small clear-cuts—creating a variety of habitat types that support the property's wildlife. In addition to its river frontage, the property is intersected by Castens Creek and Birds Creek, along with multiple sloughs and oxbows that provide additional water sources throughout the tract. Miles of internal trails lead through the property to numerous food plots and multiple sandbars along the river.
This is a property built for the true outdoorsman. Deer hunters will find the perfect mix of food plots and natural forage. Bow or rifle, there are plenty of setups: from transition zones and oak flats to thickets and secluded clearings. When spring hits, turkey hunting takes center stage. With a proven history of strong populations and classic river-bottom habitat, it's the kind of place where every hunt feels like a memory in the making. Castens Creek adds waterfowl opportunity, including a duck impoundment equipped with a tractor operated hydraulic structure for easy water control. Other areas provide room for expansion and duck food planting. When the hunting seasons are over, the Big Black River becomes the focal point with catfishing, camping, and river trips. Wide sandbars are ready for tents and bonfires, making this property a true year-round escape. As an added bonus, land owners get to enjoy four annual alligator tags.
Large acreage along the Big Black River is becoming harder and harder to find. Factor in this property's location, the cabin, and all-season recreational potential, and you'll see why Castens Creek stands in a class of its own.
Contact Adam Hester, Michael Oswalt, or today to schedule a personal tour.
Location:
Way Road
Pickens, MS 39146
Madison County
On the Yazoo/Madison County Line
25A± Minutes N of the City of Madison
Coordinates:
32.75419, -90.03038
Property Use:
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Duck, Alligator, & Small Game
Fishing: Catfish, Bream, Crappie, Bass
Kayaking & Camping on Sandbars
Year-Round Recreation
Property Information:
1,304A± Acres
4+ Miles of Big Black River Frontage
Frontage on Castens Creek and Birds Creek
Initially Created as an Equity Club in 1999
4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Cabin
Pole Barn and Covered Sheds
Mature Timber, Natural Regeneration, Select-Cut and Clear-Cut Areas
Multiple Sloughs and Oxbows
Large Sandbars on the River
4 Private Land-Owner Alligator Tags
Tax Information:
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For sale
$8,215,200
Way Rd, Pickens, MS 39146
4beds
1,608sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1,304 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$5,109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Internal trailsSpacious pole barnSmall clear-cutsMultiple sloughs and oxbowsRiver frontageDuck impoundmentBig black river frontage
- 108 days |
- 649 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listed by:
Hunter Pridgen,
SmallTown Properties 769-888-2522
Source: REALSTACK,MLS#: 86788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
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Property
Lot
- Size: 1,304 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 113h340030100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pickens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $5,109/sqft
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
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(662) 699-0208
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Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$2,112/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,215,200+905.5%$5,109/sqft |
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| 3/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS United #4002595 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2022 | Price change | $817,000-33%$508/sqft |
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| 11/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,220,000$759/sqft |
Source: MLS United #4002595 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
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Est. payment
$39,592/mo
Principal & interest
$31856
Property taxes
$4861
Home insurance
$2875
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 39146
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Camden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.3 mi
- 5/10Shirley D. Simmons Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.3 mi
- 6/10Velma Jackson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
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