Hilltop Farm Retreat

Owego, NY, Tioga County

For Lease For Sale
Updated May 5, 2023

Acres Available

46

Open Tillable Acres

20

Wooded (or other) Acres

20

Infrastructure

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  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
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Condition & Current Use

Most of the land is in hay field now, was used as grazing and garden years ago. The wooded area a home for white tail deer and turkey. Ideally seeking a farmer/farm family interested in buying, possibly leasing.

Soil Types

Farm History & Past Use

my grandparents had a small dairy, some sheep and a large garden during the depression. Grandma cut hay with horses. Later my Aunt and Uncle took over the farm and raised state fair winning beef. There was always a horse or two and a donkey or  goat. The hay field has be "organic " for at least 20 yrs. 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease For Sale

Ideally seeking a farm or farm family interested purchasing.The property to be sold but owner needs at least 3 months move out. Purchasers can start gardens and other projects.

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

$350,000

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

No

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

A few sheep, ducks and chickens.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline maple icon Maple
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Biodynamic Regenerative/Sustainable Other

Farm Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Equipment

Ford 3000, hay elevators,

Fencing

Electric 4 strand around pasture adjacent to barn

Water Access

well water, also rain water catchment system on barn

Barns for Equipment/Storage

original barn built in 1870 , has since been expanded.

3 car garage/ shop with wood stove. 

Farmer Housing

Original farm house  built in 1870, upgraded and expanded. Bath and a half, 3bedroooms up and small bdrm or office off kitchen. Remodeled bathroom, NYSERTA installed insulation and sump pump installed. 

Additional Property Information

 has been organically farmed for at least 20 yrs

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Yes

Additional Information About This Property

Underground springs and a runoff pond across the road. The back woods was logged some years ago then a tornado took down most of the big trees. Could  be cleared for trails and camping.

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