buying land for fun

[mikedabuilder]

This is a question for all you guys who traveled to distant rivers to fish, or perhaps the guys who live in some great fishing area.

I am looking to purchase a piece of land to build a camp for recreational use by my family and close Friends. I am looking for suggestions to areas, rivers, real estate costs, and area growth. We live in Somerset county NJ and would like to keep it from 4 to 6 hours away.

My thoughts to date are of the Pulaski area. Before leaving to come home this past Monday, I had a real estate agent show me 2 beautifully 5 acre lots in Altmar near the hatchery. Before I lay my money down, I thought this would be a great place for additional opinions, because I know you guys are full of opinions!!

Thanks guys
Mike

 

[Fly Ty R]

Yes, for the money, I think the Pulaski area would be a good choice. Land is still relatively cheap up that way, and when the housing boom hits there (as we all know, the housing boom ALWAYS hits everywhere at some time, at least in the East), your property value will skyrocket. If you're just looking to camp on the plot of land, or put a trailer on it, it sounds like a wise investment. Maybe you can even rent it out to anglers in the fall when you're not there, to make extra cash.

 

[NJstomp]

If it were me I would go with Pulaski. Where else around here can you fish for Kings, Cohos, steelies and MONSTER browns! If you were looking for somewhere a little closer what about good ol roscoe. Many different rivers to choose from and your right by the D. If you don't mind me asking, what are they looking to get for a 5 acre plot in Pulaski? I was up there just a couple days ago and found a house right on the SR for sale. Must be nice!

 

[Fly Ty R]

Nice, if you've got a big snow shovel.... :dizzy:

 

[theartoflee]

This is a question for all you guys who traveled to distant rivers to fish, or perhaps the guys who live in some great fishing area.

I am looking to purchase a piece of land to build a camp for recreational use by my family and close Friends. I am looking for suggestions to areas, rivers, real estate costs, and area growth. We live in Somerset county NJ and would like to keep it from 4 to 6 hours away.

My thoughts to date are of the Pulaski area. Before leaving to come home this past Monday, I had a real estate agent show me 2 beautifully 5 acre lots in Altmar near the hatchery. Before I lay my money down, I thought this would be a great place for additional opinions, because I know you guys are full of opinions!!

Thanks guys
Mike

Mike,

It sounds to me that you are you thinking of starting a cult? If you were not limiting it to a 4-6 hour ride I would say Montana. My close friend and I have always thought Montana would be an excelent place to start a cult/camp.

As for the Pulaski area I think they have really been expanding the Altmar area. The last two times I fished the upper fly zone I came back to a car with a flyer about the same house for sale in the Altmar area.

Good luck on the cult!

 

[AKSkim]

The last two times I fished the upper fly zone I came back to a car with a flyer about the same house for sale in the Altmar area.

Good luck on the cult!

Pulaski is and always will be an economically depressed area. Even during the housing/land boom of the past few years nothing changed in that region.

Just take into consideration that other B&B's, fishing lodges from late September to November you will be busy, the remaining months, shoveling snow and watching your grass grow.

Where can you buy a 3 bedroom house and 2.5 acres of land for $129k ? $6,000 down and $740 a month for 30 years....

PULASKI ! thats where...

As always... passing on depressed areas... Call HUD

AK Skim

 

[Fly Ty R]

Where can you buy a 3 bedroom house and 2.5 acres of land for $129k ?

PULASKI ! thats where...

And in SJ (Cumberland, eastern Salem, and northwest Cape May Counties, to be exact). When I was looking for houses earlier this year, there were plenty in that price range down here that met those size requirements. :dizzy:

 

[mikedabuilder]

If it were me I would go with Pulaski. Where else around here can you fish for Kings, Cohos, steelies and MONSTER browns! If you were looking for somewhere a little closer what about good ol roscoe. Many different rivers to choose from and your right by the D. If you don't mind me asking, what are they looking to get for a 5 acre plot in Pulaski? I was up there just a couple days ago and found a house right on the SR for sale. Must be nice!

You can pick up 5 acres off the river around 20 to 30 thousand. Not bad I thought. I looked at 2 beautifully lots up river near the hatchery.

Mike

 

[mikedabuilder]

Mike,

It sounds to me that you are you thinking of starting a cult? If you were not limiting it to a 4-6 hour ride I would say Montana. My close friend and I have always thought Montana would be an excelent place to start a cult/camp.

As for the Pulaski area I think they have really been expanding the Altmar area. The last two times I fished the upper fly zone I came back to a car with a flyer about the same house for sale in the Altmar area.

Good luck on the cult!

I fished the Altmar area this past Monday and had a great day at the fly fishing area. Also the lot I looked at where in that exact area. I got a very nice feeling being there.

Mike

 

[mikedabuilder]

Pulaski is and always will be an economically depressed area. Even during the housing/land boom of the past few years nothing changed in that region.

Just take into consideration that other B&B's, fishing lodges from late September to November you will be busy, the remaining months, shoveling snow and watching your grass grow.

Where can you buy a 3 bedroom house and 2.5 acres of land for $129k ? $6,000 down and $740 a month for 30 years....

PULASKI ! thats where...

As always... passing on depressed areas... Call HUD

AK Skim

AK how well do you know Pulaski area? Whats the deal with the economy? Why so depressed?

Mike

 

[Eagle Claw]

Mike, buy quick because 188 people have already viewed this and some like me are discussing the idea with the wife and relatives. Keep good ideas, like good fishing spots quiet or you may just kick yourself in the butt. This could go from forum to forum and just like that 5,000 are thinking about your good idea overnight.

 

[mikedabuilder]

Mike, buy quick because 188 people have already viewed this and some like me are discussing the idea with the wife and relatives. Keep good ideas, like good fishing spots quiet or you may just kick yourself in the butt. This could go from forum to forum and just like that 5,000 are thinking about your good idea overnight.

Funny I was thinking about that as I was typing the last post. I know what you mean.


Thanks

 

[Fly Ty R]

With 2ft of snow up there today (well, in Buffalo, anyway), THAT is why you don't buy a house to live in up that way!!!! A piece of property to camp on or to park a trailer, yes, but to live, NO WAY!!!! :dizzy: :cold:

 

[mikedabuilder]

With 2ft of snow up there today (well, in Buffalo, anyway), THAT is why you don't buy a house to live in up that way!!!! A piece of property to camp on or to park a trailer, yes, but to live, NO WAY!!!! :dizzy: :cold:

Yeah,
I have been up in Old Forge NY, (luckily on a snowmobile trip) and woke up to 2 feet of snow many times. I don't thinks I could ever live up their full time.

 

[_ritter_]

Nice 5 acre corner lot about 1 hour 45 minutes from Jersey offered for:

49.9k

In brief:
Long road frontage on both sides - 400+ feet and 600+ feet.
Wooded and flat.
Between Narrowsburg, NY and Barryville, NY - 25 minutes to Port Jervis
Just listed.
MLS #18008

Details at:

REALTOR.com: Find a Home - Listing Detail

And - two other listings with lakerights...


1. How far is Lot from the Lake?

This lot is about a four minute drive to the lake.

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2. Can owner built dock on the Lake?

There is already a dock on the lake.

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3. Does Weiden Lake have a public parking and public launch area?

Yes. They have two access areas with nice parks and parking open to homeowners.

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4. What kind of Deed Restrictions/Covenants this Lot have?

No further subdivision to any parcel.
No Commercial.
No trailers.

You many use a travel trailer to camp for a temporary period of time.

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5. What perc test showed?

Very good.

The perc was completed five weeks ago.

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6. How deep is water level on this lot?

The lake is about eight to nine feet deep.

No motorboats - only electric trolling motors please - or kayaks, canoes and boats.


7. How far it is from NYC?

The property is two hours northwest of New York City.

In addition, I have a nice six acre parcel with lakerights with a 3 BR / 1.5 Bath log kit.

That is offered for 69.9k.

Video for the 6 acre laekrights with kit at:

www.ilovethecatskills.com/w.htm


Both parcels have driveways and are cleared near the home site.

Video for the 15 acre lakerights is at:

www.ilovethecatskills.com/15acres.htm

Kindest regards,
Anthony Ritter
Listing Agent for
MLS # 17422
MLS # 17993
MLS #18008
Additional listings at:
Upper Delaware River > Preferred Homes and Properties Sullivan County, New York: Welcome!

 

[podobed45]

jersey city, nj


lol

 

[Undertaker Don]

Mike sounds like a good deal --just don't eat the fish or drink the water --in that area -
You will wind up twisted
UD

 

[RiversBend]

I just bought 5.6 acres on the E. Branch of the Delaware River in East Branch, NY (part of Hancock Twp). I know that some lots are still available AND for less money than I paid. Let me know if you are interested and I can put you in touch with the right person.

BTW...I fished in Altmar last week and had 15 strikes and landed 7 steelhead. IT was a great day! I was with a guide, btw.