Watkinsville is home to more artists per capita than any other city in the state. This appreciation for the arts permeates other aspects of the city resulting in a quality of life that ranks among the nation’s best. Watkinsville is also rich if you talk of things to do in the outdoors. Less than 20 miles away is the Hard Labor Creek State Park, whose massive 5,000 acre expanse is a treasure trove of parks, campgrounds, golf courses and swimming and boating areas. Similar joys can be experienced in the city’s Heritage Park, which also sees events like rodeos and animal shows during the course of the year.
It’s the art lovers though who are truly going to feel at home in Watkinsville. Sample the most eclectic art pieces in the numerous studios housed in Happy Valley Pottery. Witness demonstrations by artists from around the globe, try your hand at learning something cool like pottery or pick up something for your new home from the many galleries abounding the city’s streets.
Being the seat of Oconee County, Watkinsville is also the most important economic center in the county. Businesses across sectors like manufacturing, education, retail and healthcare dominate the local economic landscape. Some big names employing a large number of Watkinsville’s residents include Caterpillar, Benson’s Bakery, St. Mary’s Health Care and Industrial Mechanical Inc.
The end result of all this is a robust local housing market where our builders offer some fantastic new homes for sale in Watkinsville. For starters, a price in the early 300s can get you homes with an average size of 2,500 sq. ft. and three or four bedrooms. As the price moves up into the late 300s, areas get bumped up to the 3,000 sq. ft. range featuring a minimum of five bedrooms and three baths. Rest assured, landing up in your dream home in Watkinsvilleis likely to be easier done than said thanks to New Home Source!
Market Overview: New Construction in Watkinsville, GA
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Watkinsville, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Watkinsville:
City | Watkinsville |
State | Georgia |
Metro Area | Athens |
New Home Communities | 22 |
Quick Move in Homes | 102 |
Homes Under Construction | 67 |
Starting Price | $295,990 |
Average Price | $503,566 |
Price Per Square Foot | $169 |
Home Builders | 13 |
Builders in Watkinsville | |
Customizable Options in Watkinsville
Floor Plans Available | 156 |
Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
Bathroom Count | 2 to 4 |
Square Footage Range | 1,397 to 4,069 sq/ft. |