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Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Watkins Glen, New York

2868 Townsend Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

$275,000
54.3 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $2,032/mo

Located just minutes from Watkins Glen International Raceway, Seneca Lake, the world-famous Watkins Glen Gorge, and the thriving village of Watkins Glen, this exceptional land parcel offers a builder or investor a genuine opportunity in one of New York's most sought-after lifestyle destinations. A recent residential sale of $540,000 for the 4 bed 2.5 bath home on the adjacent property that this land surrounds establishes strong buyer demand for development potential at this price point. A speculative layout supports 9-10 residential lots of approximately 2-3 acres each, served by a private road with culvert creek crossing and no through traffic. The rear 15-20 acres are wooded and sloped, ideal for a hunting reserve, conservation easement, or future phases of development beyond the immediate subdivision concept. The parcel features road frontage in two places on Townsend Road, an on-site creek, and a mix of open and wooded terrain. Electricity, cable, and high-speed internet anvailable ant the road. All concept layouts are speculative and subject to municipal planning and survey review. Whether you're a regional builder looking for your next project, an investor seeking Finger Lakes land for your portfolio, or a lifestyle buyer dreaming of an estate compound near wine country and one of motorsport's most iconic venues, this land checks every box. Concept subdivision plan available upon request.

Location

Street address
2868 Townsend Rd
Zip code
14891
Community
Dix-442489
School district
Watkins Glen
Elevation
1,184 feet
Coordinates
42.356, -76.9225

Directions

From NY-14 head west on Old Corning Rd. And drive .5 miles. Bear right onto NY-329. Continue 2.9 miles as this turns into Townsend rd. Property will be on left. GPS directions will take you to the property just east of this land.

Property details

Acreage
54.3 acres
MLS #
NYSAMLS R1690273
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$2,143

Parcels

  • 442489-074-000-0001-022-001-0000

Details and features

Listing

Type
Farm

Lot

Vegetation
Wooded
Features
Gentle Sloping, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rolling Slope, Rural Lot

Exterior

Parking
Driveway
Features
Dirt Driveway

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
June 12, 2026New listing$275,000NYSAMLS
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This 54.3-acre property is located at 2868 Townsend Rd in Watkins Glen, NY 14891. The land is available for sale, priced at $275,000 — $5,064 per acre.

Listed by Howard Hanna Horseheads, (607) 287-8439

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