Courtesy: Landquest Inc.
607.844.9690
This private 41 acre hunting and recreational property borders state land located in Marathon NY, Cortland County. The property offers a desirable combination of an open field, rolling woodlands, a scenic creek gorge, and abundant wildlife. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a private hunting property, recreational getaway, or potential location for a country home or camp. The property features approximately one acre of open hay field near the entrance on Courtney Hill Road providing an attractive, open setting along the road with gently rolling terrain. From here, the land gradually slopes toward the wooded gorge below where Rocky Bottom Creek winds through the property. The combination of open ground, wooded hillsides, and the creek creates a beautiful and peaceful natural setting. The wooded acreage features a diverse mix of maple, birch, beech, hemlock, and pine offering seasonal color, natural beauty, and excellent wildlife habitat. During a recent walk of the property, several deer were observed, highlighting the area's abundant wildlife. The sale also includes two existing tree stands giving hunters a head start on enjoying the property. One of the property's most appealing features is that it borders Kennedy State Forest on two sides providing convenient access to additional public land for hunting and outdoor recreation. With its varied terrain, woodland cover, creek, and surrounding forest, this is an appealing destination for deer hunters, nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Access is provided from Courtney Hill Road, a paved, town-maintained road. The open field near the entrance offers a possible starting point for someone considering a camp or year-round home. The property also offers plenty of room to enjoy hunting, hiking, wildlife observation, and other recreational activities. Conveniently situated between Marathon and Dryden, the property is approximately 20 minutes from Dryden, a short drive from Marathon, and about 40 minutes from downtown Ithaca. Greek Peak Mountain Resort is also just a few miles to the north providing convenient access to skiing and other seasonal recreation.
HUNTER’S PARADISE! Escape to 101 acres of private Upstate New York hunting and recreational land at 164 East Hill Rd in Marathon. This expansive property offers the privacy, acreage, and natural setting outdoor enthusiasts are looking for, with excellent potential for deer hunting, turkey hunting, small game, hiking, camping, wildlife watching, and other recreational pursuits. The combination of wooded acreage, natural cover, and secluded surroundings creates an ideal environment for wildlife and a great setting for your own private hunting retreat. Whether you’re an avid whitetail hunter, looking for recreational land, or simply want a private piece of Southern Tier countryside, this property deserves a look. A rare opportunity to own substantial acreage and enjoy the outdoors on your own terms! Sale consists of two parcels
Courtesy: Landquest Inc.
607.844.9690
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and homestead potential with this beautiful 30-acre property. 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. The property consists primarily of mature woodlands with a mix of hardwoods and softwoods covering gently sloping terrain. The predominantly south-facing slope provides outstanding sun exposure, well suited for gardening, orchards, or future solar opportunities. Several additional openings throughout the property are gradually returning to brush and could easily be reclaimed for pasture, wildlife food plots, or expanded homestead use. A network of established trails provides easy access throughout the property for hiking, ATV riding, and hunting. 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, and year-round recreation. Just a few miles away, the Jim Schug Trail begins at Dryden Lake and extends into the Village of Dryden, offering miles of walking and biking opportunities. Conveniently located just 10 minutes south of the Village of Dryden, approximately 20 minutes from Cortland, 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. Maps and aerial photo lot lines are for reference only and are approximate.
Discover the ultimate canvas for your dreams with this expansive 158-acre parcel located at 100 E Hill Rd in Marathon, NY! Offering privacy and endless possibilities, this massive tract of undeveloped land is a rare find. Whether you are looking to build a secluded dream home or family compound, establish a premier hunting and recreational retreat, or hold as a long-term investment, this property delivers. Enjoy the beautiful natural landscape, peaceful countryside views, and abundant local wildlife. While offering complete peace and quiet, the location is incredibly convenient. You are just minutes from the town of Marathon and I-81, providing an easy commute north to Cortland and Syracuse, or south to Binghamton. Bring your vision and explore this incredible acreage today!
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
607-428-0708
Nature's paradise that you have been wanting! Build a home, cabin or camp on your 5 acre lot with 426' of water frontage and access an additional 260+ acres for your enjoyment. Strawberry Lake, woods, wetlands and all it's wildlife provides you with a place to kayak, canoe, hike, hunt, fish and just escape from all your worries. Wakeup and fall asleep to sounds of nature at this private location on Strawberry Lake (Beaver Pond on some navigation) and during the coming summer days launch your non motorized boat into the 85' deep lake at Hart's Corner and public picnic area. If that is not enough, there are a number of nearby State Parks and just 10 mi to Greek Peak Mountain Resort... Yes! add in downhill skiing, snow tubing, indoor water park, spa, zip-line, bike park-- enough for every family member, every day of the year. Ithaca and Cornell University are just 25 mi west, Syracuse Hancock International Airport is 35 mi north, and just 7 mi east is Marathon and Rt 81. Strawberry Lake Road North is a private road that is maintained year round and will take you to your secret getaway. Don't pass this opportunity by.
Groomed whitetail and turkey hunting property. The current owner has spent the past 19 years planning and executing a top-notch whitetail trophy hunting paradise. There are miles of trails throughout the property with a good private access road. The property is surrounded by farmland and woods, and is bordered on the west side by State Route 81 acting as a man-made funnel for wildlife. This 444-acre property is teeming with all kinds of wildlife including big bucks and healthy whitetail populations. The owner has practiced QDM since he has owned it only harvesting 140 inch or larger mature bucks. Several food plots previously planted around the property include clover, turnips, sugar beets, chicory, buckwheat and brassica. The owner has observed over 80 deer in one pasture grazing at the same time. There are diverse habitats across the property, side hills with thick locust and elderberry bushes, natural pastures, upland forest, and thick pine plantations.
Building lot right off Route 221. Less than 10 miles to Dryden and ten minutes to Marathon. Previous pad remains to either put a single wide or to build a small home. Well and septic on site but have not been used in many years.
Marathon is located in New York. Marathon, New York has a population of 2,032. Marathon is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.33% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.63%.
The median household income in Marathon, New York is $62,356. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,163 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Marathon is 35.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.3 inches per year, with 83.4 inches of snow per year.
