The Farmington Land Trust is thrilled to announce its second significant acquisition in recent months, 4.43 acres of wooded land located at 8535 Mountain Spring Road. This latest addition, generously donated by David Savin, reinforces our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and open spaces that define our community.
Appraised at over $300,000, the parcel was initially listed as a building lot under the address 290R Mountain Spring Road for $350,000 in 2021. By choosing to donate this land, Mr. Savin ensures that this vital natural habitat will remain undeveloped and protected in perpetuity.
Donating land to the Farmington Land Trust not only plays a crucial role in preserving the natural beauty and environmental integrity of our community, but it also provides significant tax benefits. When you donate land, the value of the donation is typically tax-deductible, offering you a charitable deduction based on the appraised value of the property. This can result in substantial tax savings while ensuring that the land remains protected and undeveloped for future generations.
This acquisition is part of a broader conservation effort by the Farmington Land Trust along Mountain Spring Road. The organization now protects close to 100 acres in this area, which includes a separate cluster of parcels that abut the road. Of this land acreage, 53.57 acres are owned by the Farmington Land Trust, and 33.7 acres are under conservation easements.
Evan Cowles, Vice President and Chair of Acquisitions at the Farmington Land Trust, expressed his appreciation for this donation: “We are so thankful that David Savin donated this property to The Farmington Land Trust. The property is environmentally rich, with mostly wetlands and a small brook running through it. Adding this piece to the back yards of the nine adjacent homes, which are on large lots themselves, gives it a critical mass of wildlife habitat that we are so happy to preserve. And remember, this habitat will now remain protected woodland forever.”
This is the Farmington Land Trust’s second major land acquisition in recent months. In July of 2024, the Farmington Land Trust proudly announced the acquisition of 8234 Farmington Avenue, a 1.84-acre parcel donated by Stephen and Liz Kendrick. Located on the main corridor into town from I-84, this parcel, appraised at over $280,000, was preserved to ensure it remains open space forever.
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