Santa's Christmas Tree Farm For Sale In Cutchogue

CUTCHOGUE, NY — A Christmas tree farm that's become a holiday tradition for generations of families is on the market in Cutchogue.

According to a listing by Caldwell Banker Commercial, the 28.8 acre parcel is listed at $3.2 million.

The property just recently came on the market, Neil Crawford, handling the sale, said.

According to the listing, "30105 Main Road in Cutchogue currently operates as Santa's Christmas Tree Farm with a total of 28.8 acres on two separate tax lots. The lots can only be sold together.The first lot totals 22.5 acres and is covered with Christmas trees. This lot is subject to a development rights easement — the development rights to this land have been sold — and can only be used for agricultural purposes. The front lot totals 5.29 acres and is improved with a two-story farmhouse totaling approximately 1,536 sf and a separate retail/warehouse building that is currently used in the operation of the Christmas tree business. The retail/warehouse building totals approximately 8,100sf. This front lot has 118' of frontage on Main Road, Route 25."

For years, the property has held Christmas memories for many. This year, co-owner Evans Edson shared his memories of his family's legacy with Patch. The land was purchased in the 1960s, with the first tree planted by Edson's father Lew in 1982. In 2013, Evans and his sisters took over the business.

"We have families who have been coming here for close to 30 years," Edson told Patch, adding that many of the initial customers brought their own children for the holiday experience.

Members of the Edson family could not immediately be reached for comment.

Patch photo by Lisa Finn.