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Perfect Blend Of Fields And Forest
Acreage
261.5 ±
County
Delaware
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Address 0 Blue School Road, Lot#WP00F Franklin, NY 13775
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Opportunity awaits at this huge, prime hunting & outdoor recreational as well as agricultural property, featuring diverse habitat suitable for growing trophy bucks! This large tract is a perfect blend of fields and forest, with ~3460' of stream running through a small dip between two gentle ridgelines. Near the pinnacle, there is a natural pond in a clearing, offering a beautiful respite for hiking, a strategic location for treestand, or setting up camp or building a cabin in this ideal location. There is a mix of 54+/- acres of open, active tillable fields, some newly seeded, mostly orchard grass and red clover, as well as another 52+/- acres of older ag fields, which could easily be brought back into active tillable fields or utilized as pasture. You could start your own farm operation or lease the land to area farmers for additional income. There is an internal road system on the farm as well as extensive trails leading throughout the property. Over 200 acres of woodlands, some of which are currently in a 480A Forestry Management Program and provide tax relief on the property, while other areas of the woodlot are not in the program, 20 acres of which currently offer mature timber ready to be harvested bringing in an immediate influx of income. The woodlot contains a mix of hardwoods, including primarily oak and maple, as well as some high-quality pine. There are wild apple trees scattered throughout, which provides an excellent food source for the local wildlife, attracting deer, wild turkey and grouse. This property features a diverse terrain, with fields, overgrown meadows, woods and water, creating excellent deer habitat, and with this large acreage property has the potential to grow mature bucks with dozens of options for hunting access regarding approach and wind direction. The land is located in the Franklin Central School District, on a year-round town-maintained road. Cell service was good when recently walked, and there is power available at the road. Amenities, shopping, restaurants and entertainment are easily accessed within 4.5 miles to the Village of Franklin or 8 miles to Oneonta. World-renowned Cooperstown is just 30 miles away, and Binghamton is only an hour's commute. NYC/George Washington Bridge is 2.5 hours away. A portion of one parcel on this property is subject to town approval for subdivision. There is additional land available for sale as well.
Details
- Ideal blend of open ag fields, brushy meadows & forest offering cover, bedding and browse for whitetail & area wildlife
- Trail system provides access throughout
- Pond and 3460' of stream
- 107 acres tillable fields, offer additional income potential leasing to local farmers or farm yourself
- Several additional open areas suitable for food plots
- Hardwood mix, mostly oak & maple, with nice pine for timber harvest, offer current and future income potential
- Diverse habitat for prime hunting
- Year-round town maintained road
- Portions of the woodlands in 480A Forest Management Program
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Summary
Feeds
Trulia, Zillow, Lands of America
Roads
Road Frontage
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Waterfront, Timberland
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Creek, Pond (0-3 acres)
Land Details
Pasture, Timber, Tillable, Enrolled in Government Program, Hay, Open, Pond
Road Surface
Pavement
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Undeveloped Land, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
Township Road
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Airport, Boat Ramp, Golf Course
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Creek/Spring, 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, Hay, Hardwood Trees
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Recent Property Improvements
Trail network, Internal Road Network
Other Property Details
Coordinates
42.3685, -75.0913
Annual Taxes
$0
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