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The Starr Corners Tract is a 157-acre property located in the Town of Laurens, Otsego County. The offering is highly stocked timberland property with the species composition favoring valuable hardwood sawtimber. A 2014 timber inventory completed by a reputable forestry firm demonstrates forest positioned for immediate cash returns in the form of timber sales. The inventory estimates over 1.5 million board feet of total sawtimber or an average of 9.61 MBF (Scribner) per acre. Red maple (23%), northern red oak (16%), hemlock (11%), sugar maple (11%), and white ash (11%) make up over 60% of the species composition. Detailed inventory reports are available upon request. The property is well suited for limited home development with approximately 800 feet of frontage on Starr Corners Road, a well maintained town road. Starr Corners is a 15 minute drive to the city of Oneonta, New York. Oneonta has a population of 14,000 residents and offers small town charm with all the conveniences of a city. Oneonta's Main Street is filled with locally-run shops and restaurants such as the world-famous Brooks House, known for its original BBQ sauce made right in Oneonta, NY. Additional attractions are the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Susquehanna River Walk Trail, Gilbert Lake State Park, and many other recreational destinations. The Town of Laurens is located in the foothills of the historic Catskill Mountains and home to the Gilbert Lake State Park. Gilbert Lake, including 3 associated ponds, provides swimming, fishing and boating. The State Park offers 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hikers, skiers, and snowmobilers. To access the Tract from downtown Oneonta, take Route 23 Northwest 3 miles to County Route 8. Continue west for 5.8 miles to Starr Road and then proceed 1.2 miles to Starr Corners Road, then proceed 1/2 mile to property on east side of Starr Corners Road.