
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Watkins Glen, New York
2868 Townsend Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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
- County
- Schuyler County
- Zip code
- 14891
- Community
- Dix-442489
- School district
- Watkins Glen
- Elevation
- 1,184 feet
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | New listing | $275,000 | — | NYSAMLS |









