2868 Townsend Rd

Dix, NY 14891

$275,000
Price
2,365,308 / 54.3
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Graydon D. Locey • Howard Hanna Horseheads
    P: (607)-739-1444 C: (607)-425-6888 glocey@gmail.com

Property Details for 2868 Townsend Road

On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
Driveway
Nearest Cross Street
Meads Hill Rd.
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2026 01:13 PM

Property Details for 2868 Townsend Road

StatusActive
MLS #R1690273
Days on Market2
Taxes$2,143 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Agriculture
Year Built-
Lot Size54.30 AC
CountySchuyler County
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Location

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Building Information for 2868 Townsend Road

Lot Size54.30 AC

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Principal and Interest

$1,370

Property Taxes

$179

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2868 Townsend Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Elementary School District: Watkins Glen
  • High School District: Watkins Glen
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Watkins Glen
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Dix-442489
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,143.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Num Of Crop Acres: 0.0
  • Current Use: Recreational
  • Land Features: Other, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot, See Remarks, Gentle Sloping, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Num Of Acres: 54.3
  • Lot Size Area: 54.3
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2365308.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 442489-074-000-0001-022-001-0000
  • Num Of Pasture Acres: 0.0
  • Possible Uses: Agricultural, Horses, Multi Family, Mobile Home, Recreational, Single Family
  • Road Frontage: County Road
  • Topography: Rolling,Sloping
  • Vegetation: Partially Wooded, Wooded
  • Num Of Wooded Acres: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $133,300
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Agriculture, Residential, Recreation
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: None
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
  • Water Supply: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dirt Driveway
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 2868 Townsend Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1690273

$275,000—
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

WNYREIS #R1616868

—
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1616868

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1690273

$275,000
12/31/2025

Expired

WNYREIS #R1616868

—
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1616868

$325,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2868 Townsend Road

Taxable ValueLand$133,300Additions-Total$133,300
Tax Record2025$1,092 ($91 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,365,308 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningNACountySCHUYLERAPN442489 74.00-1-22.1

Schools near 2868 Townsend Road

This home is within Watkins Glen Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Watkins Glen Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Watkins Glen Central High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Watkins Glen Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Watkins Glen Central High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 2868 Townsend Road, Dix, NY 14891

2868 Townsend Road is a 54.3 ac of land for sale in Dix, NY 14891. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2026 by Howard Hanna Horseheads, it's currently listed at $275,000. This listing's school district is Watkins Glen Central School District. Nearby schools include Watkins Glen Elementary School and Watkins Glen Central High School. 2868 Townsend Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 54.3 ac of land on a 2,365,308 sq. ft. / 54.3 acres lot.

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