Watkinsville Land for Sale

Welcome to Watkinsville, Georgia – a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of Oconee County. Known for its charming small-town atmosphere, Watkinsville offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant community spirit, and stunning natural beauty. With its roots dating back to the early 1800s, this quaint city boasts beautifully preserved historic buildings, delightful local shops, and a welcoming environment that makes it an ideal place to call home.

Watkinsville is surrounded by lush landscapes and serene parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The city’s proximity to the Oconee River and its many hiking trails invites residents to explore the great outdoors, while the nearby Athens, home to the University of Georgia, offers a lively cultural scene with art galleries, music venues, and diverse dining options.

If you’re considering a move to this charming city, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Explore our selection of prime land for sale in Watkinsville. Whether you’re dreaming of building your custom home, investing in a future project, or seeking a tranquil retreat, our available parcels of land cater to a variety of needs. With ample space to create your vision, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings while being just a stone's throw away from the vibrant community life that Watkinsville has to offer.

Don’t miss out on the chance to plant your roots in this enchanting city. Discover the perfect piece of land in Watkinsville, where your dreams can flourish amidst the beauty of Georgia’s countryside!

Newest Watkinsville Land for Sale

$499,000

10843394 MLS

1080 Barber Creek Drive offers an excellent development opportunity to build 35,000 square feet, by right. This 4.55 acre OIP zoned parcel is ideal for many commercial uses and includes an incredible park-like setting on the banks of Barber Creek. Situated less than 3 miles from Epps Bridge Shopping Corridor, Butler's Crossing and the Loop with convenient access to the surrounding areas and Athens via 316. Ready to move your business or invest in Oconee County? Now is your chance to get that process started. Two structures and a pool are on site and should be deemed dangerous and unfit for entering/habitation. Listing agent to be present for all site visits.

1080 Barber Creek Drive, Watkinsville

$375,000

10840301 MLS

4.9 acres across from Dove Creek Elementary School; 1,000 sq. ft. garage building with 3 roll up doors and concrete floor; 207' frontage along Ga Highway 53 (Hog Mountain Road); Currently zoned Ag. If rezoned for residential, this could be divided into 2 lots. Small pond on the rear of the property.

Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville

$346,500

10833936 MLS

Southern Land Exchange is proud to present Middlebrooks Farm Tract 2 in Oconee County! This amazing 7-acre property is a beautiful hay field surrounded by mature trees along the boundary line creating excellent privacy. The property has dirt road frontage with approximately 1,000 ft on Middlebrooks Road. Bring your horses and cows and come enjoy the farm life! The property has a long history of farming and is now the perfect blank canvas waiting for someone to bring their vision to life! The topography is excellent and might even venture to say "flat as a pancake"! This is one of those properties that when you see it, you will fall in love with it. Looking for more than 7 acres? You may be in luck...ask me about Tract 1 (+/- 66 acres) which is also available. The property is already approved for subdividing into four (4) parcels! This provides an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to build multiple houses, a family compound or homesteading community and the list goes on. If you do the math, that's up to +/- 73 acres and 5 individual parcels!

Middlebrooks Road, Watkinsville

$225,000

10833667 MLS

Build your dream home on 2.11 acres in the sought-after Brittain Estates subdivision in Watkinsville! Conveniently located on Simonton Bridge Road, this corner lot offers the perfect combination of accessibility and privacy. Mature, established woods surround the neighborhood and Brittain Estates Lake, creating a peaceful, natural setting while still being close to everything Watkinsville has to offer. With 2.11 acres, there is plenty of room to create your ideal home and enjoy the space and privacy that are becoming increasingly hard to find. A great opportunity to build in an established Oconee County community in a desirable location.

1020 Brittain Estates Drive, Watkinsville

$1,922,932

10832520 MLS

Owner will subdivide!!! Southern Land Exchange is proud to present Middlebrooks Farm Tract 1 in Oconee County! This amazing 66-acre property is a mix of open and wooded acreage featuring beautiful rolling pastures (+/- 25 ac), as well as, mature hardwoods (+/- 30 ac) and pines (+/- 10 ac). The property has both paved and dirt road frontage with approximately 560ft on Old Salem Road and 1,200ft on Middlebrooks Road. The property is already approved for subdividing into four (4) parcels! This provides an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to build multiple houses, a family compound or homesteading community and the list goes on. Bring your horses and cows and come enjoy the farm life! The property has a long history of farming, used for commercial poultry in the 1970's and as a cattle farm in recent years. The property underwent extensive clean up and is now the perfect blank canvas waiting for someone to bring their vision to life! The topography is excellent and is between level and rolling! This is one of those properties that when you see it, you will fall in love with it. Is 66 acres too big? You may be in luck...the owner is willing to subdivide, plus, ask me about Tract 2 (+/- 7 acres) which is also available. If you do the math, that's up to +/- 73 acres and 5 individual parcels!

1160 Middlebrooks Road, Watkinsville

$480,000

10828224 MLS

Approximately 15 acres in Watkinsville where pasture, hardwoods, and a creek come together, with Athens, UGA, and Wire Park still within easy reach. This Oconee County property offers the space, privacy, and versatility to create the lifestyle you've been looking for, whether that means building a private estate, starting a mini farm, bringing the horses or cattle, or simply having more room to enjoy the outdoors. A beautiful mix of open pasture and mature hardwoods offers open space to use and wooded acreage to explore. A peaceful creek winds through the woods, adding natural beauty and character to the property. Currently fenced and used for cattle, the land offers plenty of possibilities for those looking for more room and a quieter pace of life. Picture mornings overlooking the pasture, afternoons walking beneath the hardwoods and along the creek, and evenings enjoying the privacy that comes with acreage around you. Located in the Oconee County School District, the property offers a peaceful country setting while remaining convenient to downtown Watkinsville, Wire Park, Athens, the University of Georgia, the University of North Georgia, shopping, dining, and everyday necessities. The property is currently enrolled in CUVA. The proposed approximately 15-acre tract is subject to boundary line adjustment, final survey, and Oconee County approval prior to closing. An existing perpetual 30-foot non-exclusive ingress, egress, and/or utility easement extends from Kirkland Road. The proposed extension of the easement to provide access to the approximately 15-acre tract will be reflected on the final survey and is subject to Oconee County approval. Acreage and boundaries are approximate and subject to the final approved survey. Buyers should independently verify acreage, boundaries, access, intended use, zoning, building requirements, utilities, CUVA requirements, school information, and all applicable Oconee County regulations.

1497 Kirkland Road, Watkinsville

$260,000

10814286 MLS

Bring your builder! Rare 2.28 acre residential lot in esteemed Summit Grove Subdivision. Less than 2 miles from downtown Watkinsville and only 3.2 miles from Butlers Crossing, this rolling sloped lot offers a perfect building site for a basement home. Enjoy close proximity to dining, shopping and entertainment within the acclaimed Oconee County School District. A level 3 survey and soil test have already been completed. Nominal yearly HOA fee of $150 a year.

1240 Summit Drive, Watkinsville

$615,000

10813688 MLS

Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in the highly sought-after Jennings Mill community! This picturesque 7.6-acre building lot offers the perfect setting to create your dream home among beautiful mature hardwoods in one of Oconee Countys most desirable neighborhoods. Ideally located near the Jennings Mill clubhouse, this exceptional homesite provides both privacy and convenience. Enjoy quick access to all that the Epps Bridge corridor has to offer, including Costco, Trader Joes, Kroger, numerous restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and more. In addition to its prime location, this property is zoned for the award-winning North Oconee High School district, making it an outstanding opportunity for those seeking both lifestyle and educational excellence. Dont miss your chance to build in one of the areas most established and desirable golf and country club communities. HOA is currently in the process of being organized and established.

1511 Paxton Court, Watkinsville

$350,000

10813696 MLS

Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in the highly sought-after Jennings Mill community! This picturesque 2.07-acre building lot offers the perfect setting to create your dream home among beautiful mature hardwoods in one of Oconee Countys most desirable neighborhoods. Ideally located near the Jennings Mill clubhouse, this exceptional homesite provides both privacy and convenience. Enjoy quick access to all that the Epps Bridge corridor has to offer, including Costco, Trader Joes, Kroger, numerous restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and more. In addition to its prime location, this property is zoned for the award-winning North Oconee High School district, making it an outstanding opportunity for those seeking both lifestyle and educational excellence. Dont miss your chance to build in one of the areas most established and desirable golf and country club communities. HOA is currently in the process of being organized and established.

1030 Chambers Court, Watkinsville

$315,000

10813678 MLS

Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in the highly sought-after Jennings Mill community! This picturesque 1.94-acre building lot offers the perfect setting to create your dream home among beautiful mature hardwoods in one of Oconee Countys most desirable neighborhoods. Ideally located near the Jennings Mill clubhouse, this exceptional homesite provides both privacy and convenience. Enjoy quick access to all that the Epps Bridge corridor has to offer, including Costco, Trader Joes, Kroger, numerous restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and more. In addition to its prime location, this property is zoned for the award-winning North Oconee High School district, making it an outstanding opportunity for those seeking both lifestyle and educational excellence. Dont miss your chance to build in one of the areas most established and desirable golf and country club communities. HOA is currently in the process of being organized and established.

1810 Paxton Court, Watkinsville

$299,900

10813666 MLS

Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in the highly sought-after Jennings Mill community! This picturesque 1.8-acre building lot offers the perfect setting to create your dream home among beautiful mature hardwoods in one of Oconee Countys most desirable neighborhoods. Ideally located near the Jennings Mill clubhouse, this exceptional homesite provides both privacy and convenience. Enjoy quick access to all that the Epps Bridge corridor has to offer, including Costco, Trader Joes, Kroger, numerous restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and more. In addition to its prime location, this property is zoned for the award-winning North Oconee High School district, making it an outstanding opportunity for those seeking both lifestyle and educational excellence. Dont miss your chance to build in one of the areas most established and desirable golf and country club communities. HOA is currently in the process of being organized and established.

1781 Paxton Court, Watkinsville

$119,000

10807523 MLS

Welcome to 1141 Skipstone Dr, a rare and exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in the beautiful and safe Skipstone subdivision. Situated on 1.37 acres of lush land, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. With its tranquil setting, you'll feel like you're a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet you're just a short drive from all the amenities and charm that downtown Watkinsville has to offer. As the last buildable lot in the subdivision, this property is a true gem. With downtown Watkinsville just a less than 10 minute drive away, you'll have easy access to all the shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to build your perfect home in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. - 7 minute drive to WirePark - 9 minute drive to Buter's Crossing - 15 minute drive to Five Points - 20 minute drive to downtown Athens

1141 Skipstone Drive, Watkinsville

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