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Clarion Riverfront Homestead

Acreage

20 ±

County

Clarion

Price

$599,000

Description

Properties of this caliber along the Clarion River rarely come to market. Located at 3675 Canoe Ripple, Sligo, PA 16255, this exceptional riverfront holding offers over 1,400 feet of direct frontage on the Clarion River, paired with a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home - a true legacy property in the heart of Western Pennsylvania’s most treasured outdoor corridor.

The Clarion River is widely regarded as one of the region’s cleanest and most scenic waterways. Flowing gently past the property, the river provides year-round recreational value, including canoeing, kayaking, floating, fishing, swimming and wildlife observation. This stretch of river is known for its calm, navigable waters, making it ideal for family recreation as well as serious outdoorsmen. Anglers will appreciate a fishery recognized for smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie and seasonal trout, while paddlers enjoy miles of uninterrupted float with forested banks and minimal development.

The extensive river frontage sets this property apart - offering privacy, multiple access points to the water and endless opportunities for improvement such as riverside campsites, fishing areas, or scenic overlooks. Properties with this amount of contiguous frontage are exceedingly rare, especially on a river of this quality.

The home features four bedrooms and two full baths, making it well-suited for a full-time residence, recreational retreat, or multigenerational family getaway. While the home will benefit from repairs and updates, it offers a solid footprint and functional layout - presenting a clear value-add opportunity for buyers looking to renovate or customize while capitalizing on the irreplaceable riverfront setting. A significant added value is free natural gas, a highly desirable benefit in rural properties that can substantially reduce long-term operating costs.

From an investment and development standpoint, the property offers compelling future potential. The generous river frontage and layout may lend itself to selective subdivision, additional residential structures, riverfront cabins, or short-term rental development, subject to local zoning and permitting. Demand for Clarion River access continues to grow as outdoor recreation, vacation rentals and legacy land ownership become increasingly sought after. The combination of river access, utilities and existing improvements positions this property as a strong candidate for value-added development or long-term land appreciation.

Surrounded by rolling terrain, timber, and abundant wildlife, the setting delivers the quiet seclusion rural buyers seek while remaining within reach of nearby towns and services. Deer, turkey, waterfowl and bald eagles are commonly observed in the area, reinforcing the property’s appeal to hunters, conservation-minded buyers and nature enthusiasts.

This is more than a home - it is a premier Clarion River estate with irreplaceable natural features, recreational depth and future development flexibility. Ideal for buyers seeking a legacy property, income-generating opportunity, or a standout riverfront investment that simply cannot be replicated.