0 White Rd Parish, NY 13131

Stone fences and barbed wire found along the road and boundaries of this recently surveyed, 40.56-acre parcel, is evidence of a time when clearing the land was a necessity to graze beef cattle and dairy cows. Access is via a seasonal use, abandoned, Town road. The property survey conducted last fall included flagging, painting and blazing boundary lines, and locating existing corner markers, or placement of new ones as needed. Land characteristics include a rolling terrain, where old pastures have returned to forest and currently include young, middle-aged, and mature forest vegetation. Each stage of forest development attracts a variety of wildlife species. A beaver pond fed by a tributary to the South Branch of the Little Salmon River, occupies ~1.5 acres in the northeast corner, along the existing National Grid transmission line. The South Branch of the Little Salmon River, a Class A protected trout stream, originates from lands to the north, flowing southeast, traversing the property through an area designated as a Freshwater Wetland in the northeast corner of the property, exiting across the parcel's eastern boundary. Brook trout are certain to be found in these cool, clear waters. If you are looking for a larger catch, travel 25 minutes north to fish the Salmon River, famous for its king and coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead, and rainbow trout, or Lake Ontario for more of the same plus; walleye, bass, pike, and perch. Roughly half of the acreage is moderate to well drained ground where white pine and better-quality hardwoods including; sugar & red maple, yellow birch, black cherry, white ash, American basswood, American beech, and quaking aspen are found. The other half is moderate to poorly drained ground dominated by eastern hemlock and to a lesser degree, lower quality red maple and yellow birch. Less numerous tree species present include; elm, American hornbeam and Eastern hophornbeam. The sawtimber tree species present could provide a future owner with both immediate and future income if managed wisely. The most recent timber harvest occurred approximately 10 years ago (2014-2016). A forest improvement cutting at this time would focus growth on the more promising trees remaining. The existing logging trails that traverse the land will make excellent x-country skiing, snow-shoeing, hiking, bird watching and ATV trails. Based on the abundance of food resources, water, cover, and physical evidence, game species that either live on or frequent the property include: whitetail deer, black bear, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, turkey, and a mixed bag of waterfowl. Electric and communication utilities are unavailable. The Town of Parish designated Huested Road as abandoned, so they are not obligated to plow or maintain even seasonally. National Grid owns a strip of land along the eastern boundary of the property and deeded Right of Way to the creek. In addition, National Grid would like to acquire an option to purchase an easement on the property as described in a letter to the owners dated February 19, 2025. Interested parties should contact the listing agent for additional information in that regard. All other rights transfer to the new owner. People from all over come to this region for its great outdoor attractions, rural atmosphere, and friendly, welcoming residents. Hospitals, grocery, hardware, and department stores are less than 30 minutes away in neighboring communities. In addition, The Syracuse International Airport is found off 81, just north of the city. Snowmobile trail C5 runs within the transmission line easement and the best ATV trails are further north on the Tug Hill Plateau of Jefferson and Lewis Counties. This would be a great location for those that would prefer to live on the 'back 40' and possibly have a desire to build a remote, seasonal cabin, and/or choose to live off the grid! Are these a few of your land ownership goals? If so, this may be the right one for you! Not quite what you were looking for? Three other parcels are also for sale adjacent to this property that may meet your specs. Check them out as well and give me a call for additional information!