Watkinsville Land for Sale

Welcome to Watkinsville, Georgia—a charming city that beautifully blends the warmth of Southern hospitality with a vibrant artistic community. Nestled in Oconee County, just a stone's throw from Athens, this picturesque town is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and an array of outdoor activities that make it a perfect place to call home.

Watkinsville is a haven for nature enthusiasts, boasting scenic parks, serene walking trails, and lush green spaces that invite residents to enjoy the great outdoors. The city is also renowned for its strong sense of community, with local events and festivals that celebrate art, culture, and the unique character of the area. The historic downtown area features delightful shops, cozy cafes, and art galleries, creating a lively atmosphere that fosters connection and creativity.

For those looking to invest in their own piece of this idyllic setting, there is an exciting opportunity: land for sale in Watkinsville. Imagine designing your dream home amidst the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and vibrant landscapes. With ample space to breathe and grow, the available land offers a blank canvas for your vision—whether it’s a charming farmhouse, a modern retreat, or a cozy cottage.

Watkinsville’s excellent schools, friendly neighbors, and close-knit community make it an ideal place for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful yet engaging lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enchanting town. Explore the land for sale in Watkinsville today, and start your journey toward a life filled with beauty, tranquility, and endless possibilities!

Newest Watkinsville Land for Sale

$450,000

10851572 MLS

This 2.08-acre residential property is located along South Main Street within Watkinsville's Scenic Corridor, just a stone's throw from the heart of Downtown Watkinsville. The setting offers a unique opportunity for a custom residence that captures the charm of small-town Main Street living while remaining close to shopping, dining and everyday conveniences. Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia are approximately 20 minutes away, adding convenient access to major employment, education and entertainment. All utilities are available to the property, with sanitary sewer located approximately 170 feet away.

60 S Main Street, Watkinsville

$250,000

10851561 MLS

Acreage: 0.267 AC Zoning: South Main St Scenic Corridor Road Frontage: 212' on South Main St Traffic: 4,880 VPD Location: Historic Downtown Watkinsville Existing Billboard Income: Property located on South Main Street in Historic Downtown Watkinsville with an existing income-producing billboard on site. Call Stephen for more details.

S Main Street, Watkinsville

$8,600,000

10847392 MLS

You have arrived! Welcome to a rare offering in the heart of Oconee County, Georgia: 344 unrestricted acres just minutes from Watkinsville and Athens, Georgia, combining recreational, agricultural, and long-term investment potential in one of Georgia's most sought-after growth corridors. The property boasts an impressive 3,700 feet of frontage along Greenbrier Creek, offering exceptional wildlife habitat, hardwood bottoms, and year-round water access rarely found on a tract of this size. Dual road frontage adds both convenience and flexibility with access from JT Elder Road, a county-maintained gravel road, and Colham Ferry Road, a paved thoroughfare connecting directly to Watkinsville and the greater Athens area. Adding further value, a current professional timber valuation places the standing timber on the property at over $640,000, with a healthy mix of merchantable pine and hardwood, including mature pine sawtimber, chip-n-saw, hardwood/cypress sawtimber and pulpwood. This represents a significant built-in asset for a future owner, whether managed for long-term timber income or held as part of the land's overall value. Whether envisioned as a private family retreat, working farm, hunting property, timber investment, or future development tract, this acreage offers the space, water, timber, and access to make it possible - all within one of Georgia's fastest-growing counties. The schools in Oconee County are ranked among the BEST in the nation. The property is open to subdividing pending acreage, price, location and surveying. A boundary line and topographic survey is in progress. The property is currently in CUVA, which provides the land owner with property tax benefits until 12/31/2032. According to Oconee County planning and zoning department, if you bring JT Elder Road up to County standards, the minimum lot size can be 5 acres. All information contained here in has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, including Oconee County, Georgia planning and zoning department. Please contact the listing agent for showing due to hunters on the property. Documents on timber, topography and surveying available upon request. There is a 15 day ROFR on the property. Property Highlights: * 344 total acres * 3,700 feet of frontage on Greenbrier Creek * Dual road frontage: JT Elder Rd (county-maintained gravel) & Colham Ferry Rd (paved) * Over $640,000 in current standing timber value, per professional forestry valuation * Diverse mix of merchantable pine and hardwood timber, planted pine plantation, and hardwood bottoms * Minutes to Watkinsville and Athens, GA * Located in highly desirable Oconee County * Strong potential for recreation, agriculture, timber income, homesite development, or investment Acreage, boundaries, and frontage figures are approximate and should be verified by survey. Timber value based on a professional timber valuation with an effective date of March 24, 2026; subject to change with market conditions. Contact listing agent for pricing and showing details.

1050 J T Elder Road, Watkinsville

$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. Could easily be rezoned to residential as the setting is very stunning. 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

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