Watertown Land Development Opportunity

741 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT 06795

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For Sale
Under Contract
$4,330,000

LAND - Watertown, CT

Lot size:
17.29 Acres
Added:
Aug 28, 2025
Days on Market:
319
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 10:06 pm

Property Features for 741 Echo Lake Road

General Information

Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R30
Standard status
Active Under Contract
Lot size
17.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2026
Tax Annual Amount
3165

Utilities

Utilities
Phone Available, Cable Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Listing agent Robert Ghent License #REB.0790043

Listing office Ghent Realty Advisors 555 Heritage Road, Suite 5, Waterbury, CT

Listing date Aug 28, 2025

MLS# 24122642 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire and develop 17.29 acres of land located at the intersection of Echo Lake Road and Buckingham Street (Route 262) in Watertown, CT. The property is situated in an R-30 Zone District, enhanced by a Residential/Office Transition Overlay Zone, as per Section 4.4 of the Watertown Zoning Regulations. This overlay zone allows for multifamily dwellings with a density not exceeding 8 units per acre, as specified in Section 4.4 D. 4 of the Watertown Zoning Regulations. Essential infrastructure is available, including public water, public sewer, and high-speed internet, along with access to schools. The site is accessible from the corner of Echo Lake Road and Buckingham Street (CT Route 262). The market presents a limited opportunity for multifamily development, coupled with statewide demand. Site plan approval has been granted for Phase I, consisting of 21 units, according to the site plan.

Key Highlights

  • 17.29‑acre land parcel at the corner of Echo Lake Road and Buckingham Street (Ct Rte 262) in Watertown Ct
  • Zoned R‑30 with a Residential/Office Transition Overlay (Section 4.4 Watertown Zoning Regulation)
  • Overlay zone permits multifamily dwellings at up to 8 units per acre (Sec. 4.4 D. 4 WZR)

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Residential land & home ...

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Restaurant Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Law Firm Auto Parts Store Nail Salon

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Residential land & home lot - 17.29 acres in Watertown, CT, ideal for multifamily development.
Where is this residential land & home lot located?
The property is located at 741 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,330,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 17.29‑acre land parcel at the corner of Echo Lake Road and Buckingham Street (Ct Rte 262) in Watertown Ct; Zoned R‑30 with a Residential/Office Transition Overlay (Section 4.4 Watertown Zoning Regulation); Overlay zone permits multifamily dwellings at up to 8 units per acre (Sec. 4.4 D. 4 WZR)
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