Property Description
515 acres of southern Adirondack forestland, including the ~ 54-acre Marsh Pond. Immediately adjacent to 2,700 acres of State Forest Preserve. Only 7 miles to Schroon Lake, 30 minutes to Gore Mountain, and 30 minutes to Lake George or Lake Champlain.
Located in the Town of Schroon, the Marsh Pond Wilderness property has been under family stewardship since 1966 and has been sustainably managed for timber, wildlife, and recreation for over 50 years. The property is currently enrolled in the Real Property Tax Law 480a, which allows for very low taxes in exchange for a long-term commitment to forest and wildlife management. The timber resource is dominated by white pine, hemlock, and mixed hardwoods (maple, red oak, and beech). Past forest stewardship, under the guidance of a professional forester, has assured future timber revenues.
Central to the property is Marsh Pond, a large beaver pond that is an important wildlife and recreational asset. Marsh Pond provides habitat for a variety of waterfowl and fish, as well as supporting a multitude of other wildlife species. It offers more than a mile of frontage on which to locate camp sites or a permanent home. Canoe or kayak access can be gained from the north or south.
The property is accessed via two Rights-of-Ways into the property that are in excellent condition, allowing for vehicular access. The interior trails afford a host of hiking, mountain biking, and ATV opportunities.
The Seller will consider separating the property by North (parcels 156.-1-37 & 38, 239.9 acres) and South (parcels 156.-1-39 & 156.19.-1-1, 275 acres) for $189,900 and $213,900, respectively. The Seller is also selling an adjacent house with 9 acres at 463 Charley Hill Road, listed with another brokerage, which compliments this acreage.
The Marsh Pond Wilderness is only minutes from I-87, under an hour from Saratoga Springs, less than 1.5 hours from Albany, under 2.5 hours from Montreal, and 4 hours from NYC. In addition to the recreational opportunities afforded by the property and surrounding region, the Marsh Pond Wilderness would be a great spot for a permanent residence or camp, offering seclusion yet at the same time easy access to amenities.
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- Bloom Right of Way Survey-Charley Hill Road North
- Bloom Right of Way Survey-Charley Hill Road South
- Bloom Topo
- Bloom Ortho
- Bloom Electric Disclosure
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