Rhinebeck; Dutchess County Fair Grounds Area, 11 Acres

6595 Route 9, Rhinebeck New York, 12572

Listing ID: CL-New York-12615 Commercial Commercial Land
Published on: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Updated on: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Listing Summary

CR Properties Group is pleased to present an extraordinary, high-profile land acquisition opportunity within the Hudson Valley’s most prestigious and heavily visited historic enclave: The 11-Acre Commercial Development Site on U.S. Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Full Description

Prime Commercial Development Land For Sale: U.S. Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Premier 11-Acre General Business (G-B) Development Site with Over 215 Feet of Frontage Near the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

CR Properties Group is pleased to present an extraordinary, high-profile land acquisition opportunity within the Hudson Valley’s most prestigious and heavily visited historic enclave: The 11-Acre Commercial Development Site on U.S. Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Previously asking $1,750,000, this prime shovel-ready acreage has been aggressively repositioned with a New Asking Price of $1,500,000, or Subject to Offer for qualified institutional portfolios.

Representing a flawless canvas with 0 SF of existing structures (unimproved Class A development land), this expansive 11-acre parcel is perfectly suited for an upscale retail plaza, a signature farm-to-table restaurant venue, premium medical facilities, or a high-end service establishment. Featuring 215 linear feet of high-visibility frontage directly on U.S. Route 9, your future buildout is guaranteed non-stop organic brand exposure to a steady, upscale traffic count exceeding 12,049 Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) vehicles.

Highly Desirable G-B (General Business) District Zoning Framework

The true value of this 11-acre Rhinebeck tract lies in its highly flexible G-B (General Business) zoning classification. This adaptive municipal zone allows developers to capture a wide array of commercial consumer demands in an affluent submarket:

  • Flagship Retail & Boutiques: Perfect for building an upscale pedestrian retail village, premium specialty markets, or standalone commercial storefronts designed to mirror Rhinebeck’s historic architecture.

  • Signature & Fine Dining Venues: An ideal footprint for a high-volume destination restaurant, brewery, or event space leveraging the Hudson Valley's globally recognized culinary reputation.

  • Professional & Outpatient Medical Services: Highly strategic location for a localized wellness center, multi-specialty physician offices, or executive corporate suites looking to tap into the regional healthcare infrastructure.

The Rhinebeck Premium: Surrounded by Elite Tourism, Culture & Institutions

Rhinebeck is internationally recognized as an affluent cultural anchor of the Hudson Valley. Operating a business or establishing a commercial destination from this Route 9 location places you directly alongside the region's top traffic-generating institutions:

  • The Dutchess County Fairgrounds Corridor: Situated in immediate proximity to the world-famous fairgrounds, which draw hundreds of thousands of affluent, high-spending visitors to the immediate area throughout the year for premier festivals, antique shows, and regional expositions.

  • Historic Enclaves & Luxury Hospitality: Located just minutes from the historic Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn (America's oldest continuously operated inn), as well as Northern Dutchess Hospital, ensuring a constant baseline of local professional, medical, and upscale tourist traffic.

  • The Global Gilded Age Tourism Engine: Positioned directly along the primary tourism pipeline connecting the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

  • Prestigious Educational Proximity: Located just a brief drive from Bard College and other elite institutions, adding a wealthy, stable population of academics, students, and visiting families to your target consumer base.

Superior Regional Infrastructure & Multi-Modal Transit Access

While this 11-acre property provides a pristine, country-estate-like scale, it features rapid, truck-friendly ground transit connections across the Hudson River and down to the New York City metropolitan area.

Strategic Highway & Bridge Proximity:

  • The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge: Located just 7 minutes (4.4 miles) away, providing immediate, seamless vehicular access across the Hudson River directly into Ulster County, the City of Kingston, and the New York State Thruway (I-87) logistics corridor.

  • The Taconic State Parkway Corridor: Accessible in only 14 minutes (10.9 miles) to the east, offering a direct, commercial-free, rapid parkway pipeline running straight south into Westchester County and downstate New York City markets.

Property Specifications & Development Summary

Land Development Component Detail Specification & Infrastructure
New Asking Price $1,500,000 (Reduced from $1,750,000)
Alternative Deal Terms Subject To Offer (Submit Proposals Directly)
Total Property Acreage 11.0 ± Total Acres
Existing Building Footprint 0 SF (Clean, Class A Vacant Land)
U.S. Route 9 Road Frontage 215 Linear Feet
Primary Highway Traffic Count 12,049 AADT (Average Annual Daily Traffic)
Municipal Zoning District G-B - General Business District
Target Project Capabilities Retail Centers, Premium Restaurants, Professional Medical
Critical Regional Transit Node Distance From Property Approximate Drive Time
Dutchess County Fairgrounds Immediate / Adjacent Under 2 Minutes
Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge 4.4 Miles 7 Minutes
Northern Dutchess Hospital 2.1 Miles 5 Minutes
The Beekman Arms (Village Center) 2.3 Miles 6 Minutes
Taconic State Parkway Access 10.9 Miles 14 Minutes
Rhinecliff Amtrak Station (To NYC) 4.8 Miles 9 Minutes

Core Investment Highlights & Developer Advantages

Development Valuation Strategy: Vacant parcels matching or exceeding 11 acres along the premium Route 9 corridor in Rhinebeck are virtually nonexistent today due to strict local preservation laws and intense geographic boundaries. Acquiring this pristine, high-exposure tract at a newly reduced price of $1,500,000 gives an elite developer a massive first-mover edge to establish a high-prestige commercial anchor before the market faces a complete inventory lockout.

  • Irreplaceable High-Exposure Rhinebeck Frontage: Position your luxury commercial development directly in the path of 12,000+ daily vehicles and a premium local demographic, capturing endless organic brand visibility.

  • Massive 11-Acre Scale for Multi-Tenant Layouts: Design an expansive, beautifully landscaped retail center or destination complex with room for extensive vehicle parking fields, dedicated loading bays, and deep setback buffers.

  • Turnkey Tourism & Fairgrounds Foot Traffic: Leverage your proximity to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds to enjoy built-in surge traffic from regional events, craft fairs, and affluent seasonal travelers.

  • Flawless Tri-State Transit Triangulation: Keep your operations smoothly integrated with regional logistics, utilizing the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Taconic State Parkway to move clients and vendors seamlessly throughout the Hudson Valley.

Contact CR Properties Group today to secure the complete physical offering memorandum, evaluate initial environmental assessments, review topography and boundary maps, or arrange a private, secure airside site inspection of this premier 11-acre Rhinebeck commercial development land parcel.

Quick Glance

  • Listing ID: CL-New York-12615
  • Status: Active
  • Year Build: N/A
  • Building Size: N/A
  • Lot Size: 11 Acr

Complete Details

  • Total Lot Area: 11.00 Acre
  • Heating and Cooling: Not Specified
  • Building Class: Class A

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