Watertown City Land for Sale

Watertown City Land for Sale

Welcome to Watertown City, nestled in the heart of Jefferson County, New York! This charming city is known for its rich history, vibrant community, and stunning natural surroundings. With its picturesque landscapes and a blend of urban and rural living, Watertown offers an exceptional quality of life for residents and newcomers alike.

As the county seat of Jefferson County, Watertown boasts a thriving downtown area filled with an array of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The city is also just a short drive from the breathtaking Thousand Islands region, where outdoor enthusiasts can explore the beauty of the St. Lawrence River and enjoy activities like boating, fishing, and hiking. The nearby parks and recreational facilities provide ample opportunities for family fun and relaxation.

Now is the perfect time to consider investing in land for sale in this delightful city. With a variety of parcels available, you can find the ideal piece of property to build your dream home or create an investment opportunity. Whether you’re looking for a serene retreat surrounded by nature or a prime location close to the city’s amenities, Watertown has something to offer everyone.

The real estate market in Watertown is thriving, making it an excellent time to explore your options. With competitive prices and a welcoming community, you’ll discover that this city is not just a place to live, but a place to call home. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Watertown experience—contact us today to learn more about the available land for sale and start your journey in this beautiful city!

Newest Watertown City Land for Sale

Cleared Plot in an Ideal Spot! Conveniently located near Court Street Bridge in Downtown Watertown, this vacant lot is already paved and ready to go. Contact an agent today for more information!

256 Coffeen Street, Watertown City

Rare New Build Opportunity! Two separate parcels being sold together at the corner of Butterfield Avenue and Sherman Street in a quiet, highly desirable neighborhood. This prime corner property offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home or invest in one of the area's few remaining buildable lots. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, healthcare, and other essential amenities while enjoying the peaceful feel of an established neighborhood. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to bring your vision to life!

Butterfield Avenue, Watertown City

An exceptional opportunity to own a spacious 1.27-acre lot within city limits. This listing includes three parcels on one deed, offering flexibility and potential for various development possibilities. Whether you're looking to build a single-family home, investment property, or explore other residential or commercial options (subject to zoning), this lot provides the space and location to bring your vision to life. Don't miss out on this rare find in a desirable area of Watertown! Listed parcel consists of 1.27 acres, parcel #221800-004-000-0006-208-000-0000 62 Henry St. is 0.172 acres, parcel #221800-004-000-004-503-000-0000 407 Lincoln St is 0.256 acres

Lincoln Street, Watertown City

COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT ON BLACK RIVER!!! This high traffic, maximum exposure commercial lot runs along the Black River and spans the corners of West Main St and Vanduzee St in Watertown. If you can dream it, you can build it! A blank canvas means you can start from the ground up with your business. Subject to city approval, this property could be the site of a restaurant, coffee shop, retail business, etc. The seller owns the garage adjacent to the land and is willing to sell that property as well. If you’re a mechanic or car dealer, this would be the perfect spot for a small repair shop and sales lot. There are several parcels that the seller would also consider selling across the road. Call today for more information.

1003 W Main Street, Watertown City

7+ Acres in City of Watertown! Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire several parcels - offered exclusively as a single package - with frontage on both E Main Street and Water Street. This unique assembly provides a vast footprint with the advantage of dual frontage on two separate city streets, offering unmatched accessibility and flexibility. Contact an agent today to learn more!

659 E Main Street, Watertown City

Location, Location, Location! This parcel in the heart of Watertown is level and clear, and is currently zoned commercial. All just blocks from Downtown, within walking distance to shopping, dining, and public transportation. Contact an agent today to learn more!

425 Court Street, Watertown City

Prime development opportunity located near the scenic Black River in Watertown, NY. 19 parcels have been bundled together, including 6 on Water St. that already feature approved curb cuts and sewer/water hookups, streamlining site work and timelines. Conveniently located near downtown amenities, bars, restaurants, and riverfront recreation along with Fort Drum proximity. Tiny home neighborhood, storage unit installation, convenience store? All are possible! This package deal is perfect for builders and investors seeking scale, flexibility, and easy access for creating whatever is next. 19 parcels included; 25 Water St, 933 Water St, 23 Water St, 925 Water St, 921 Water St, VL Rear Water St, 34 Walnut Ave, 33 Walnut Ave, 10 North St, 40 North St, 39 North St, 38 North St, 75 North St, 70 North St, 37 North St, 36 North St, 35 North St, 76 North St.

925 Water Street, Watertown City

Prime Urban Mixed-Use Corner Lot – Level, Cleared & Fully Serviced Unlock the potential of this exceptional corner lot located in the heart of the city and zoned Urban Mixed Use (UMU)—one of the most flexible and opportunity-rich zoning designations available. Whether you’re envisioning residential, commercial, or a dynamic blend of both, this property offers the ideal foundation for your next project. The lot is level, cleared, and ready for development, giving builders and investors a head start. All major utilities are available right at the street, including: • Electric • Natural gas • High-speed internet • Public water • Public sewer With its prominent corner placement, this site offers excellent visibility, easy access, and strong appeal for mixed-use concepts, multi-family housing, professional space, or a modern live-work design. Whether you're an investor, developer, or visionary buyer, this property delivers the rare combination of location, flexibility, and infrastructure—making it a standout opportunity in today’s market.

201 Academy Street, Watertown City

Imagine the possibilities with 1.45 acres of prime land in Watertown, all for just $125,000! This unique property features 8 lots being sold as one, giving you plenty of space to bring your dreams to life. Whether you’re looking to build your forever home, create an investment property, or something entirely new, this land offers the perfect canvas! Zoned commericial in a high traffic, high visibility area right in the heart of Watertown and very close to Interstate 81.

1121 Coffeen Street, Watertown City

Rare opportunity to own a centrally located 0.3-acre city lot in a prime location! Just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and schools, this versatile property offers both convenience and potential. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future development, this lot's size and location make it a standout. Easy access to major roads. Utilities available at the street. Don’t miss out on this ideally situated parcel in the heart of the city!

226 Wealtha, Watertown City

Beautiful city lot that is very private with Kelsey Creek running through the back part of this lot. Very spacious parcel to build your future home on .

568 Meriline Avenue, Watertown City

Very nice city lot, if you are looking for a bigger parcel of land then this is the deal for you. There are side by side parcels for sale at this time and could be purchased as one. Right off the main hub through Watertown { Arsenal St} so you are close to all the amenities like the Mall, Highway,Ft Drum, and so much more.

130 Casey Street, Watertown City

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Desiree Roberts

A lifelong Northern New York real estate professional, Desiree has been licensed since 2014 and a Real Estate Broker since 2016. A Top Producer for more than a decade, she has successfully closed nearly 400 transactions throughout her career. In 2019, she was honored as the Jefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year and, after serving on the Board for several years, became its President in 2022. Deeply connected to the community she serves, Desiree is also President of PAYIT, a local nonprofit organization in Alexandria Bay. When she’s not working with clients or giving back to her community, she enjoys life in the Thousand Islands with her husband and their two children. As Broker/Owner of 12 North Realty, Desiree brings experience, local knowledge, and a modern approach to helping buyers and sellers throughout Northern New York.

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