Off Market: 17-Acre Commercial Land in Watkinsville, GA (1180 Greensboro Highway)
1180 Greensboro Highway, a 16.99-acre commercial parcel in the heart of Watkinsville, is currently off market.
Looking for commercial land in Oconee County? Browse our available listings or contact Brian.
Property Overview
1180 Greensboro Highway is a 16.99-acre commercial land parcel located within Watkinsville city limits in Oconee County, Georgia. The site fronts Greensboro Highway and offers high visibility, utilities in place, and flexible zoning.
Key details:
- Size: 16.99 acres
- Status: Off market
- Zoning: Corridor Commercial (City of Watkinsville)
- Utilities: Water and sewer available on site
- Location: Within Watkinsville city limits, Oconee County
What Corridor Commercial Zoning Allows
The site is zoned Corridor Commercial by the City of Watkinsville — one of the more flexible designations in the area. Permitted uses include large-scale retail, convenience stores, restaurants, light industrial uses, and more. For a buyer or developer evaluating options, this zoning opens the door to a broad range of project types without requiring a rezoning process.
Location and Access
The property sits along Greensboro Highway in South Watkinsville, less than a mile from Wire Park — Watkinsville’s first mixed-use development, which continues to attract retail, office, and residential activity. Downtown Watkinsville’s shops and dining are minutes away.
For regional access, the site is well-positioned relative to the broader Northeast Georgia market:
- Easy access to GA-316 and Highway 78
- Approximately 10 miles from Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia
- Close to Athens Regional Medical Center and other major employers
Area Demographics
The surrounding trade area reflects Oconee County’s well-documented growth and income profile. Data sourced from AlphaMap:
Within 3 miles:
Total population: 10,244
Average household income: $145,484
Average house value: $504,182
Within 5 miles:
Total population: 35,905
Average household income: $130,953
Total households: 13,382
Oconee County consistently ranks among the highest-income counties in Georgia, and the Watkinsville market reflects that — making it an attractive location for retail, service, and mixed-use development targeting established households.
Why This Site Stands Out
Large commercial parcels within a municipality’s city limits — with utilities already available — are increasingly difficult to find in this market. Most comparable land either lacks water and sewer access, requires rezoning, or sits outside city limits where development timelines are less predictable.
1180 Greensboro Highway offered the size, zoning, utilities, and location that developers and investors look for.
Looking for Commercial Land in Oconee County?
This property is no longer being marketed, but we work with buyers and developers searching for land across Oconee, Clarke, Walton, and Barrow counties. Contact Brian to talk through your criteria.
Brian Elrod, CCIM
NAI Elrod Group
O: 706.553.1000 | C: 678.859.6110
brian@naielrod.com
You can also view our available land listings in Oconee County or read about our commercial land for sale on Highway 78 in Oconee County.
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