Pending
$1,107,000
302 acres
9.8 mi straight lineto Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
0 Hoods Mill RdAcme, PA 15610
Land and lots · MLS 11935388
Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA) · MyStateMLS
For sale
$984,820
492 acres
00 Matson RdLigonier, PA 15658
Land and lots · MLS 11922677 · Listed 83 days ago (Aug 8, 2026)
12 mi straight line to Laurel Mountain Ski Resort (alpine resort) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
Tucked into the heart of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands and riding the spine of Chestnut Ridge, this 492± acre sportsman's sanctuary in Ligonier Township offers a rare combination of scale, water, and world-class wildlife habitat - all at a fraction of the cost of comparable unrestricted acreage. A professionally executed select-harvest completed a few years ago released the forest canopy across the tract, sparking an explosion of early successional growth. Sunlight now reaches the forest floor, and the result is a mosaic of native plants, thick cover, and thousands of stump sprouts - the exact high-value browse that whitetail, black bear, and turkey seek out. The habitat diversity here is incredible; edge, cover, and food are woven together across the entire property, and the wildlife has responded in kind. For the serious hunter, this is a purpose-built big-woods paradise where deer, bear, and turkey have everything they need to hold and thrive year-round. Water is the crown jewel. The tract boasts roughly a half mile of Trout Run, a designated High Quality, Cold Water stream, along with three additional tributaries that feed the Latrobe watershed. Cold, clean, and constant, these headwaters support wild trout and anchor one of the most important conservation watersheds in the region - a living asset you will not find on ordinary hunting ground. What truly sets this offering apart is how you can own it. The property is protected under a conservation easement held by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - and that protection is precisely what makes this scale of ownership attainable. The easement dramatically reduces the cost of entry, allowing a buyer to acquire a landscape-scale recreational property and a private building site for a fraction of what unencumbered ground of this caliber would command. It is the rare chance to own big acreage the way it should be owned: wild, protected, and priced within reach. And you can build. Approximately 13 acres along Matson Road are set aside for a future home. Once on-lot septic testing is completed, the building envelope refines to a 4± acre residential site - your private basecamp inside nearly a half-thousand acres of your own wild country. Picture a cabin or home overlooking released timber and running water, with a lifetime of trails at your back door and deer and turkey moving through the regrowth below. The conservation overlay also delivers something increasingly rare and valuable: permanent protection from natural gas extraction. Fracking and surface extraction are prohibited by any means now in use or yet to be discovered, insulating your investment - and this pristine watershed - from industrial disturbance forever. In an era of shrinking wild places, that permanence is a form of value all its own. An established network of interior trails traverses the property, opening access to every ridge, hollow, and stream crossing for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and quiet exploration. Whether you are slipping into a morning stand, scouting fresh sign in the regrowth, or simply walking your own ground, this land invites youdeeper. And it all sits in the storied Ligonier Valley, minutes from the shops and restaurants of Ligonier and the year-round recreation of the Laurel Highlands, yet a world away the moment you turn off Matson Road. Opportunities of this scale, water quality, and habitat richness rarely reach the market in the Laurel Highlands - and almost never at this kind of value. This is a legacy property: a place to hunt, to build, to conserve, and to hand down for generations. Come walk it and see firsthand what a few years of thoughtful stewardship has created along Chestnut Ridge. Offered exclusively by Whitetail Properties. This listing is private property and is shown by advanced scheduled showings. Contact us today to schedule yours.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Mountain Ski ResortPA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 12 mi | Base parking lot (unnamed OSM lot adjacent to Laurel Mountain Ski Resort area)Visitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Hidden Valley ResortPA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 17 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Seven Springs Mountain ResortPA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 20 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Boyce Park Ski AreaPA · homes near it | Local ski area | 27 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Ohiopyle State Park cross-country trailsPA · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 32 mi | Ohiopyle State Park OfficeVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| The Peak at NemacolinPA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 37 mi | Parking lot inside Mystic Mountain Ski Area (The Peak at Nemacolin)Visitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:37 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Jack Brown of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA).
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $984,820
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 492 acres
- County
- Westmoreland County
- MLS number
- 11922677
- Annual property tax
- $3,058
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Ligonier.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
$196,964
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Estimated monthly payment
$5,522 per month
Principal and interest$4,980
Property tax$255
Homeowners insurance$288
Loan amount$787,856
Total interest over the term$1,004,867
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Land and lots · MLS 11779379
Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA) · MyStateMLS
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA). Listing agent: Jack Brown. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Aug 11, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.