Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Freehold, New York

Positioned at the intersection of Drake Hill Road and Waldron Road in the rolling countryside of Greene County, this 35.59+/- acre property offers an impressive combination of extensive road frontage, wooded privacy, recreational potential, and flexibility for future improvements. One of the property's most notable features is approximately 2,880+/- feet of combined road frontage along Drake Hill Road and Waldron Road. With frontage on two roads and multiple areas of favorable terrain, the property offers flexibility when considering potential building locations, access points, and overall site layout. The size and configuration of the parcel create opportunities to thoughtfully position a future home, cabin, or recreational base while maintaining substantial wooded acreage, natural screening, and separation from neighboring properties. Access is already established near the intersection of Drake Hill Road and Waldron Road, where a small cleared area provides an entry point into the property. Electric is also available at the property, providing an important piece of infrastructure for future improvements. The property is presumed buildable upon positive perc test results, required engineering, and applicable Board of Health approval. Beyond the road frontage, the property transitions into a diverse wooded landscape with a healthy mix of deciduous and coniferous species, including oak, maple, hickory, and evergreens. The terrain is generally manageable, with a gradual rise as you move farther into the acreage. This combination of topography and forest cover provides opportunities to locate a potential homesite away from the road while retaining natural screening and a sense of privacy. Elevated portions of the property may also offer the potential for Catskill Mountain views with selective clearing. Historic stone walls wind through portions of the woods, adding character to the landscape and reflecting the property's agricultural past. Existing trails provide access throughout the acreage for hiking, hunting, ATV use, property management, and exploring the land. The property also offers strong recreational appeal and diverse wildlife habitat. Deer sign can be found throughout the acreage, including established travel corridors and bedding areas. Mature hardwoods provide seasonal mast, while areas of coniferous cover offer additional screening and habitat diversity. The power-line corridor creates valuable edge habitat and additional openings within the predominantly wooded property, further diversifying the landscape for wildlife. For those interested in spending time in the woods beyond hunting, the property also offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, habitat improvement, and seasonal mushroom foraging. The combination of mature hardwoods, shaded forest floor, varying exposures, and natural woodland conditions provides an interesting landscape to explore throughout the seasons. With 35.59+/- acres, approximately 2,880+/- feet of frontage along two roads, electric available at the property, established access, extensive woods, historic stone walls, existing trails, diverse wildlife habitat, and potential Catskill Mountain views, this property offers considerable versatility. Conveniently situated within reach of Albany, Hudson, Catskill, and the northern Catskills, the property provides access to the region's communities and year-round outdoor recreation. Windham Mountain Club, Hunter Mountain, and Thunderhart Golf Course are among the recreational destinations within the surrounding area. Whether envisioned as a private building site, hunting and recreational property, or long-term land investment, this 35.59+/- acre Greene County tract offers a compelling combination of acreage, extensive road frontage, existing access, available electric, natural screening, recreational features, and future potential.