ABOUT THE PROPERTY
78.5 acres of undeveloped and vacant land is nested in the entrance of the town of Athens, in the area of Catskills, in New York. The access to this lot is via Potic Mountain Rd and features a 230 ft road frontage. The ground is wooded and lies on a gentle slope with minor downhill and uphill movements. This terrain has a lot of potential, beautiful views, and an ideal level of seclusion and privacy. This massive property has two zonings, Rural Residential and Open Space/ Conservation. OS district occupies about 5.5 acres, starting from the Potic Mountain Rd. Many opportunities for any residential and agribusiness projects are available. It can perfectly accommodate single & multi-family dwellings and manufactured/mobile homes with large portions of open space. Subdivisions will require Site Plan Review and approval from the planning board. The minimum density for a s...
78.5 acres of undeveloped and vacant land is nested in the entrance of the town of Athens, in the area of Catskills, in New York. The access to this lot is via Potic Mountain Rd and features a 230 ft road frontage. The ground is wooded and lies on a gentle slope with minor downhill and uphill movements. This terrain has a lot of potential, beautiful views, and an ideal level of seclusion and privacy. This massive property has two zonings, Rural Residential and Open Space/ Conservation. OS district occupies about 5.5 acres, starting from the Potic Mountain Rd. Many opportunities for any residential and agribusiness projects are available. It can perfectly accommodate single & multi-family dwellings and manufactured/mobile homes with large portions of open space. Subdivisions will require Site Plan Review and approval from the planning board. The minimum density for a single-family home under the RR zoning regulations is one dwelling per 3 acres with on-site water and sewer system and for OS district is 1 dwelling per 5 acres. For non-residential uses, the minimum lot size is 1 acre in both districts (please see the photos for more zoning details).
ATTRACTIONS
This parcel is centrally located between downtown Athens and Cairo, which are both 14-minute drives away. Natural attractions abound in this area, making it an excellent choice for year-round activities. Catskills Creek is only a 5-minute drive away and offers excellent Brown and Rainbow Trout fishing. Northern Catskills are within a 20-minute drive, and the Hudson River flows on the south side of Athens. Additionally, Albany International Airport is less than 50 minutes away. As a bonus, I-87 State Highway and NY-23 State Highway are only 3 miles away, providing an excellent connection to Albany to the north and New York City to the south.
The four corners of the lot:
NW 42.2805, -73.9193
NE 42.2765, -73.9125
SW 42.2746, -73.9232
SE 42.2732, -73.9189
GPS Coordinates: 42.2773, -73.9186