34 acres Unique Private Park-like Mature Forest with Stream surrounded by State Forest Lands in Afton NY 360 Ives Hill Rd
This 34 acre park-like Forest Haven is surrounded by state forest lands in Afton NY, Chenango County.
Walk or ride on your trails and enjoy the seasonal beauty and color of mature, giant oaks and maples and eastern white pine with some over 100 feet tall, plenty of timber to cut some and have some to build your own cabin. The beauty of this property is accented by the majestic-size trees. The seller hopes the new owner is able to manage this forest and keep most of the trees standing. This property is truly a rare find!
Your mature northern hills forest has over 440 yds of paved town road frontage along its north border road frontage with power and cable, and it is surrounded only by over seven-tenths of a mile more of mature state forest borders. No private property around you to limit your hiking or hunting or foraging for mushrooms. You can make this property your year-round family home, retirement retreat or recreational year-round getaway. There is enough road frontage to divide if desired. The current owners stay in their RV while visitors sleep in the cute bunkhouse which has power and a coffee pot. The RV does not come with the sale of the property, but could be purchased separately. There is so much to do here for young and old. You can enjoy the outdoors away from the crowds and traffic, yet still be close enough to shop and dine in Binghamton, Oneonta or Cooperstown. There is a small clear, rocky stream that runs through the property with trees along the banks. This spring-fed stream is in a sheltered hollow, a favorite spot for deer to shelter and eat acorns. On my walk with the owner, we surprised several deer!
Melondy Hill State Forest is a destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, primitive camping, and hunting. The forest is known for its multiple-use trails, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and is part of a larger management unit in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
This area of New York has many streams and lakes for boating and fishing on state land or in the nearby Susquehanna River with a boat access site located nearby in Afton. Also, just a short drive to the Finger Lakes region. Enjoy family golfing at the Afton golf club and numerous other nearby courses. Don’t forget to visit the historic sites. So much to do and see!
Offered at $228,900. Contact Norm Niggli 607-237-1949 for more information and to schedule a private showing.
11-10-2025 lq#126424
Size:
34 acres
Town:
Afton
Price:
$228,900
County:
Chenango
Region:
Central
Status:
Active, Featured
Category:
Bordering State Land, Country Acreage, Hunting Land, Land with Mineral Rights, Recreational Land
Norm Niggli - See more listings by Norm Niggli
Licensed Title: Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Phone Number: 607-237-1949
Email: norm@nylandquest.com
"Norm was born and raised in Chenango County, New York. He grew up in a family that made a living in the trades and a life in the fields and streams of upstate New York. His fondest memories are of fishing, camping and hunting outings; catching a beautiful native brookie in the pool beneath a woodland falls, his first buck, fireside stories and in later years sharing these same experiences with his sons. After graduating from Albany State University, Norm worked for twenty-eight years, becoming Vice President for a hundred year old seed company that sells seed to businesses, home gardeners, farmers, landscapers, greenhouses and golf courses. For the last thirteen years, Norm has been a realtor specializing in the buying and selling of rural property in upstate New York. He also lives on a small lake in upstate New York in a home he remodeled himself, enjoying family time with his wife, sons and seven grandchildren. All of his many interests and joys involve his love and appreciation of the outdoors, nature and rural life. Norm says he stays young and excited by serving his clients and sharing their joy and love of the land. He loves walking your lot or hiking your hill and sitting down to enjoy the views, listen to your needs and share his insight on your property. He looks forward to helping you find your Dreamland! Seeing your satisfaction and feeling your appreciation for a job well done is his greatest reward."