30 acre Partially Wooded Hunting and Recreational Property in Marathon NY 1233 Route 221

This 30 acre private, wooded property in Marathon, NY offers the perfect setting for hunting, year-round recreation, and building your dream home or cabin. 

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and homestead potential with this beautiful 30-acre property located in Marathon NY, Cortland County. Situated along State Highway 221, this property offers the convenience of year-round paved road frontage with electric service and high-speed internet available at the road, making it an excellent location for a future home, cabin, or country retreat.

A gravel driveway welcomes you into the property and leads to an approximately one-acre level clearing just off the road. This open area offers an ideal building site and features the remnants of an old homestead along with several mature apple trees, adding character and a touch of history to the landscape.

The property consists primarily of mature woodlands with a healthy mix of hardwoods and softwoods covering gently sloping terrain. The predominantly south-facing slope provides outstanding sun exposure, making it well suited for gardening, orchards, or future solar opportunities. Several additional openings scattered throughout the property are gradually returning to brush and could easily be reclaimed for pasture, wildlife food plots, or expanded homestead use.

An extensive network of established trails provides easy access throughout the property for hiking, ATV riding, hunting, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Surrounded primarily by open farmland, the property offers exceptional wildlife habitat and is located within New York Wildlife Management Unit 7M, an area well known for producing quality white-tailed deer and excellent hunting opportunities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being only minutes from Briggs Gully State Forest and Kennedy State Forest, providing thousands of acres of public land for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and year-round recreation. Just a few miles away, the Jim Schug Trail begins at Dryden Lake and extends into the Village of Dryden along a scenic former railroad corridor, offering miles of walking and biking opportunities.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes south of the Village of Dryden, approximately 20 minutes from Cortland, only 12 minutes from the Village of Marathon and Interstate 81 (Exit 9), and about 30 minutes from Ithaca, this property combines peaceful country living with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and employment centers.

Whether you’re searching for a private homesite, hunting property, recreational retreat, or future homestead, this versatile parcel offers endless possibilities in a beautiful rural setting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own private piece of the countryside.

Maps and aerial photo lot lines are for reference only and are approximate.

Offered at $125,000. Contact Brian Jackson 607-280-1058 for more information or to schedule a private showing.

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