Davis Farm Road land acquisition proposal
Summary
The owner is now willing to sell and option the entire undeveloped ~12 acres at Davis Farm Road, up from the 8 acres previously appraised — one of the Land Bank's bigger potential acquisitions. A federal Forest Service grant of up to $300,000 has been submitted to help pay, with a matching-funds requirement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Purchase price unknown pending appraisal; the original 8-acre appraisal came in at $230,000 and the owner rejected it.
Residents gain protected open space and potential future trail connections toward Riverside Street.
Potentially the public, if the property sells and develops before the commission can act.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Land Bank Commission - Oct 14, 2026
The owner is now willing to sell and option the entire undeveloped ~12 acres at Davis Farm Road, up from the 8 acres previously appraised — one of the Land Bank's bigger potential acquisitions. A federal Forest Service grant of up to $300,000 has been submitted to help pay, with a matching-funds requirement.
Land Bank Commission - May 13, 2026
The survey of the ~9-acre old-growth white pine parcel off Davis Farm Road is done, and a market-value appraisal should arrive in about two months. A signed agreement commits the city to buy at the appraised value.
Land Bank Commission - Apr 8, 2026
The owner of the Davis Farm Road property is actively marketing it, and the undeveloped portion could be split off. Survey work finishes in about a week and an appraisal comes in six to eight weeks, so land bank decisions may be needed soon.
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