9 acre Building Lot in Dryden NY Hilton Road in the Finger Lakes Region











Situated in the Village of Dryden with convenient access to Ithaca and the Finger Lakes, this prime 9-acre development opportunity offers existing site improvements and utility access.
Discover an outstanding development opportunity with this 9-acre parcel located in the Village of Dryden in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Offering an exceptional combination of location, existing site improvements, and future development potential, this property is well suited for builders, developers, investors, or individuals looking to create a private residential community.
Approximately one-third of the property has already been leveled, providing an excellent starting point for future home construction. The balance of the property features gently sloping terrain that may offer attractive valley views with thoughtful site design and home placement. Sketch plans illustrating a potential 13-lot residential layout are available upon request. While the property has not received subdivision approval, it presents an outstanding opportunity for the next owner to pursue their own development vision.
Public water is available at the edge of the property along Strawberry Lane, with public sewer located nearby and high-speed internet available, making this an attractive site for future residential development. The property offers the potential for access from two locations Hilton Rd and Strawberry Lane, creating the possibility of a future drive-through layout, although Strawberry Lane currently serves as the existing point of access.
Whether your plans include constructing a handful of custom homes along a private road or pursuing a larger residential subdivision, this property offers tremendous flexibility in one of the Finger Lakes region’s fastest-growing communities. Buyers are encouraged to consult with the Village of Dryden regarding zoning regulations, permitted uses, utility connections, and subdivision requirements.
The location is ideal for commuters and future homeowners alike, with Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cayuga Lake, and Tompkins Cortland Community College all within approximately a 15-minute drive. Convenient access to Route 13 makes commuting simple while still enjoying the charm and amenities of village living.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property’s close proximity to both the Dryden Lake Trail and the Jim Schug Trail, offering miles of scenic walking and biking along a historic former railroad corridor.
Within walking distance you’ll find grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, the public library, parks, playgrounds, schools, and many other everyday conveniences, making this an ideal location for future residential development.
Owner financing may be available for qualified buyers.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a builder, contractor, investor, or developer to bring a new vision to one of the Finger Lakes’ most desirable communities.
Don’t miss this chance to secure a prime development parcel with outstanding potential in the Village of Dryden.
Sketch plans are available upon request.
Maps and aerial photos with lot lines are for reference only and may not be accurate.
Offered at $135,900. Contact Brian Jackson 607-280-1058 for more information or to schedule a private showing.
8-10-2026 lq#134134
Size:
9 acres
Town:
Dryden
Price:
$135,900
County:
Tompkins
Region:
Finger Lakes Region
Status:
Active, Featured
Category:
Building Lots, Commercial, Investment Opportunities, Owner Financing
Brian Jackson - See more listings by Brian Jackson
Licensed Title: Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Phone Number: 607-280-1058
Email: brian@nylandquest.com
"Brian was born in the Finger Lakes Region and has lived in the Tompkins County area for most of his life. Brian and his 2 sons reside in North Lansing. Brian attended Alfred State as an Electric Service Tech and is a 2002 graduate of Tompkins Cortland Community College with a Business Degree. Brian has been self-employed for a decade and has worked in the automotive business with a background in sales and construction and enjoys meeting new people. He has remodeled older homes and completed site planning for new homes. Brian has a vast array of hobbies including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, welding and is very knowledgeable about forests, farms and orchards. Family time is spent camping, gardening, biking, sightseeing and sporting events. His family has increasingly lived a life style of sustainable agriculture with pasture raised pork and organic gardening for the past ten years and takes an interest in alternative energy and permaculture. Brian is a land owner who understands what it means to own and enjoy a piece of property. He looks forward to talking with you and helping you find your own piece of paradise. He is in his natural element in the outdoors. Brian enjoys just spending time outdoors whether it's walking land with clients, cutting firewood with his family or scouting creek bottoms for fossils with his boys. Whatever it is you're looking for in a property, country acreage, building lot, farm, orchard, recreational camp or residential home, he would love to help you find it!"