About
Once a thriving industrial center and one of the wealthiest towns in America at the beginning of the 20th century, Watertown is long past its heyday but remains the nerve center of this tract of New York’s North Country. With stately older homes, a beautiful park designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, and a zoo, Watertown is the most urban of the areas around Fort Drum and draws those stationed at Fort Drum for shopping and recreation.
Architectural styles vary in Watertown. The neighborhoods around Thompson Park boast large, historic homes, while the area to the west of the city features newer townhomes and condominiums near plentiful shopping. Younger officers appreciate the newer area due to affordable property prices and proximity to post. There are many neighborhoods suitable for families around the city, especially near the hospital.
House hunting in Watertown can be particularly tricky, as subdivisions are not typical and streets change from desirable to unsuitable very quickly. There are pockets of crime to consider and some older properties have not been kept up. An experienced AgentHero is vital when looking at homes in Watertown and can help point you to properties that are safe and have been well-maintained.
Neighbors
Watertown residents are a diverse lot, and your neighbors are more likely to be civilians than military members. The city has a blue collar vibe and you will find a mix of working-class and middle-class folks living here.
Neighborhood Feel
There isn’t a single architectural style that prevails in Watertown. You can find beautiful historic homes dating back more than a century alongside new construction. There are also townhomes and houses from the 1950s and 1960s.
