Stark, NY Homes for Sale

Stark, NY, located in Herkimer County about 30 miles southeast of Utica, is a collection of small hamlets known for its peaceful rural atmosphere. Starkville and Van Hornesville are among the hamlets where many of the town's 700 residents live. Stark offers scenic creeks, nature trails and waterfalls, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Homes in Stark date back to the 1800s and include Colonial Revival, Foursquare, Cape Cod and National styles, often situated on multiacre lots with farm ponds and wooded areas. Stark is among the safest towns in the Utica-Rome area. Owen D. Young Central School, the only school in the district, offers small class sizes and has received recent awards from the New York State Future Farmers of America Convention. The Robert B. Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center spans over 50 acres and features wooded trails, waterfalls and a small cave. For shopping and dining, residents typically drive 25 miles to Herkimer, which offers a Walmart Supercenter, Hannaford supermarket and various chain restaurants. Route 80 connects Stark to Interstate 90 and provides access to nearby hospitals and Syracuse Hancock International Airport, which is 80 miles away.