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Diverse Habitat With Ag Fields, Pasture, Brush, Woods And Stream
Acreage
109.4 ±
County
Cortland
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Address 0WP Route 41 Smithville Flats, NY 13841
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Dont miss this diverse large tract of land in a secluded location for hunting, vacation or building your new year round home. This large property offers a great hunting or outdoor recreation, agricultural fields for a small farm operation or lease to an area farmer for income potential, featuring 20 acres of tillable land, 18 acres of pasture, 25 acre woodlot and the remainder brushy/open meadows. There are 2937 +/- feet of a named stream, Pond Brook, runs through the property with a really nice natural beaver pond that was loaded with ducks and geese when recently visited. An ATV/UTV sized trail system runs through the property providing access all the way back into the woods. This past year, 13 acres of the tillable land was planted to corn, while 6.5 acres were planted as a food plot. There are several tree stands located strategically on the property. Wild apple trees are also sporadically located around the back side of the stream and offer an attractive food source to deer and wild turkey, among other area wildlife. This diverse habitat with woods, fields, brush and water attract whitetail with preferred food sources and areas suitable for bedding. There were a lot of whitetail sign noted when walked and pheasants were also noted on the property. This property is privately set back from the county maintained road with a 50 ft wide x 400 ft long access (owned, not ROW) and a second access to the land via the dead end Covey Road. Power is available along Route 41. In an area renowned for wildlife conservation, great hunting and fishing, many additional outdoor recreational opportunities are nearby. This property is located just 2.6 miles from Long Pond State Forest, with 3254 acres for hunting, hiking, camping, horseback riding and a 4 mile snowmobile trail running through it for winter sports as well. Fishing and boating can also be enjoyed on Long Pond, which is a 117 acre lake. More water recreation and fishing is available within 9 miles at Dorchester Park, with its public boat launch, on the Whitney Point Reservoir, a 1200 acre lake renowned for walleye, bass and panfish among many other species. Dorchester Park also offers a public beach and picnic area. The Whitney Point Multiple Use Area is located there as well which provides an additional 4546 acres of NYS Land to hunt, hike and enjoy outdoor recreation.
This secluded location is still only minutes away from amenities available in Whitney Point 10 miles away and Cincinnatus just 8 miles, while further many shopping and entertainment are available in a half hour in a short commute to Binghamton or Cortland and surrounding areas. Highlights include multiple state parks, lakes with public beaches and boat launches, shopping, baseball venues, museums, cultural and performing arts and many different culinary delights with everything from high-end restaurants to micro-breweries to family-style eateries. NYC/George Washington Bridge is only 3.25 hours away. This property is in the Cincinnatus School District.
Details
- Diverse tract of land in a secluded location
- 20 acres of tillable land, 18 acres pasture, 45.4 acres brushy, 25 acres woods
- 2937 ft of Pond Brook runs through property
- Natural pond built by beavers, loaded with ducks and geese when recently visited
- Trail system provides access through property and into the woods as well
- Tillable land: 13 acres planted to corn 2023, 6.5 acre planted as food plot
- Several tree stands throught the property
- Wild apple trees sporadically around back side of the stream
- Diverse habitat attracts area wildlife with preferred food sources and areas suitable for bedding
- Lots of whitetail sign noted and pheasants on the property
- Private setting off road with 50’ x 400’ access (owned, not ROW)
- Second access of dead end Covey Road
- Power available at the road
- Amenities close by in Willet 3 miles, Cincinnatus 8 miles, Whitney Point 10 miles
- Red Brook State Forest with 601 acres
- Dorchester Park with public boat launch onto Whitney Point Reservoir and public beach/picnic areas 9 miles
- Easy commute to Binghamton or Cortland within 30 mins.
- NYC/George Washington Bridge 3.23 hours away
Summary
Feeds
Trulia, Zillow, Lands of America
Roads
Road Frontage
Fishing
Panfish, Bass, Trout
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Waterfront, Ranch and Farm
Waterfowl
Duck, Geese
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Creek, Pond (0-3 acres)
Land Details
Pasture, Tillable, Hay, Open
Road Surface
Blacktop/Asphalt
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Undeveloped Land, Hunting Land, Horse Property
Road Frontage
State Highway
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Camping/Campground, Airport, Boat Ramp, Public Access Area, Golf Course
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Creek/Spring, Wetlands, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Horseback Riding, Family Activities, Snowmobiling
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Pine Trees, Softwood Trees, Hay, Corn
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Residential
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds
Other Property Details
Coordinates
42.4469, -75.874
Annual Taxes
$3,386
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