2150 NY 17C
Owego, NY 13827
2.87 acre commercial site near downtown! · Land For Sale · 2.87 AC

Great development opportunity! Just minutes from the center of Owego, which was voted as the “coolest small town in the U.S.” with its charming downtown, riverfront views, and many historic buildings! 2.87 acre tract of vacant commercial land zoned as General Business with a variety of potential uses. Neighbors include an auto shop, credit union, and Tioga Garden Center. Also close to a paintball center and credit union. Nearby intersection has an Average Daily Traffic count that ranges from 2627-6985. Easy access to a major highway. Can subdivide. Could be re-zoned if needed. Ideal site for your current or new business! Priced to sell. Location 2150 NY 17C, Owego, NY 13827, Tioga County 42.091400, -76.213596 Located on the south side of State Route 17C, north of the Susquehanna River, across from Tioga Garden Center -10 minutes to Apalachin -15 minutes to Oswego -25 minutes to Binghamton -45 minutes to Ithaca -3.25 hours to Philadelphia -3.5 hours to NYC About the area: The charming town of Owego was named by Budget Travel magazine's readers as The Coolest Small Town in the U.S. in 2009. Locals say that they love the “hometown feeling, safe neighborhoods, shopping, and sense of community.” Many new businesses are starting up such as small retail and cafes. Recent investment in the town included a $10M grant. Mayor Mike Baratta said, “Owego is a village with a tight knit community. As we expand our economy and elevate the quality of life for our residents, Owego is only made stronger.” With historical buildings and old Victorian houses, picturesque Owego is just 10 miles north of the Pennsylvania border in the heart of NY’s Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Region. Seventy-eight percent of residents own their own homes. Average household salary is higher than many surrounding areas, with a median income of $69,777. Owego's cost of living is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average. The average age is 45. The town’s population is ~19K, and the surrounding county has 48K residents. The local high school ranked in top 30% of NY schools, with a graduation rate of 93%. Main local industries include retail, health care / social assistance, and manufacturing. Nearby Binghamton is a diversified manufacturing center and transportation gateway to other areas of upstate New York. About the property: -125,096 square feet / 2.872 acres -297 feet of road frontage -Commercial / industrial -- Zoned General Business -Tax ID: 129.00-3-44 -Flat -- Level topography -Property needs to be built up to be buildable due to location in the floodplain. Flood insurance is available for this lot. Appraised at $72,000 on 9/20/2020. Sales Price: Listed at $68,000 or best offer. Annual taxes: $1136