Subdividing the parcels should be straightforward, and I sincerely doubt a survey is needed.  But that depends on how it was originally platted.

I would check with the county and see what the parameters are for subdividing the access parcel.  It certainly seems wide enough for a driveway to my simple mind.

Good luck moving forward!

What about putting both of the parcels (your neighbors 3 acres & your new 50' strip of land) for sale together, but not actually doing the legal work until it sells?  Then you could make some money from the future buyer without having to incur any additional costs, while still helping your neighbor. 

Good luck!

Yeah, we bought 1/2 acre from the same neighbor a few years back. Real estate is going nuts around here, so when a piece comes up for the right price, I'm all over it, especially if it connects to mine. There's another one acre parcel across the street owned by the same broker, for the same price. I'm even thinking about buying that, as it has full road frontage and is a good, buildable lot. Just not sure how much I want to buy. You still have to keep some insurance on it and pay taxes. Taxes on attached land are dirt cheap, as they become agricultural along with mine. A separate piece wouldn't be eligible. Now that I'm under contract, I'll go talk to my neighbor and see how he feels about it.

Somebody borrowed my geodesic dome book and failed to return it. I never asked for it back  .

 

Thanks Don....that's what I figured