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.
Active
$275,000
2868 Townsend Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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54.3Acres
Unimproved Land
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54.3 Acres Lot
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What's special
On-site creek
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna Horseheads 607-739-1444,
Graydon D. Locey 607-425-6888
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1690273
Originating MLS: Elmira Corning Regional Association Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Exterior features: Dirt Driveway
Lot
- Size: 54.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 1395 x 2100
- Features: Other, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot, See Remarks, Gentle Sloping, Rolling Slope, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 44248907400000010220010000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Wooded area: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watkins Glen
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $133,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,143
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000-15.4% |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $325,000 |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14891
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Watkins Glen Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Watkins Glen
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Schuyler County
- Watkins Glen
- 14891
- 2868 Townsend Rd






