Development Site, 26 acres, Prime Highway Frontage 45,000 AADT

U.S. Route 9 / South Road, Poughkeepsie New York, 12601

Listing ID: CL-New York-12600 Commercial Commercial Land
Published on: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | Updated on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Listing Summary

CR Properties Group is pleased to present an elite, institutional-grade land acquisition opportunity located along the absolute premier retail and transit artery of Dutchess County: Parcel A, U.S. Route 9 / South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Full Description

Prime Mixed-Use Development Site For Sale: U.S. Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

25.83 ± Acre Shovel-Ready Parcel with 1,604’ Flagship Highway Frontage & Automotive Zoning

CR Properties Group is pleased to present an elite, institutional-grade land acquisition opportunity located along the absolute premier retail and transit artery of Dutchess County: Parcel A, U.S. Route 9 / South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Offered at a competitive purchase price of $2,500,000, this sprawling 25.83 ± acre development site features unparalleled roadside exposure, immediate access to robust municipal infrastructure, and a flexible zoning profile perfectly tailored for major retail complexes, mixed-use commercial centers, corporate footprints, or high-volume automotive dealerships.

Positioned directly across from Sheafe Road on the southbound side of the U.S. Route 9 commercial corridor, this site functions as one of the last remaining large-scale infill development tracts in the mid-Hudson Valley. It offers a rare, high-visibility canvas for investors, national franchises, and corporate developers aiming to capture market share within an area generating incredible economic momentum.

High-Volume Retail Ecosystem & Demographics

The property at 2100 South Road shares a neighborhood footprint with some of the Hudson Valley's most successful retail destinations. This synergy creates a reliable, built-in consumer base that frequents the immediate corridor daily.

  • Poughkeepsie Galleria & South Hills Mall Ecosystem: Situated directly within the main retail gravitational pool of Poughkeepsie, drawing steady shopping foot traffic from across Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties.

  • Established Retail Synergy: Neighboring anchors like Chestnut Plaza, regional lifestyle hubs, medical complexes, and national big-box operators ensure the surrounding neighborhood remains highly desirable to new-to-market brands.

  • Vast Regional Demographics: Operating along Poughkeepsie's primary economic spine grants developers direct access to an affluent, growing population base characterized by strong household incomes and high discretionary spending profiles.

Elite Traffic Data & Irreplaceable Structural Visibility

From a pure logistics and visibility standpoint, this development asset boasts numbers that cannot be matched anywhere else in the region:

  • Exceptional 44,854 AADT Exposure: Backed by an official Average Annual Daily Traffic (44,854 AADT) count directly at the U.S. Route 9 & South Road intersection, your future development will receive massive organic brand impression metrics 365 days a year.

  • Over 1,600 Linear Feet of Frontage: The site boasts 1,604.8 feet of continuous, uninterrupted frontage along the edge of U.S. Route 9 / South Road. This massive width provides extensive flexibility for designing striking monument signs, prominent multi-tenant pylons, and multiple highly accessible curb cuts.

Technical Specifications & Infrastructure Summary

Property & Site Element Detail Specification & Capability Metrics
Listing Price $2,500,000
Gross Site Area 25.83 ± Acres Total
Highway Frontage Width 1,604.8 Linear Feet along U.S. Route 9 / South Road
Zoning Jurisdiction B-NH (Neighborhood Highway Business) District
Specialized Overlay Allowances Fully Approved / Zoned for Automotive Uses
Traffic Count Density 44,854 AADT (Average Annual Daily Traffic)
Primary Utility Connections Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer, & High-Capacity Natural Gas
Proposed Master Use Mixed-Use Commercial / Retail Center / Automotive Dealership
Major Regional Transit Landmark Distance From Property Approximate Drive Time
U.S. Route 9 (South Road Corridor) Immediate Edge 0 Minutes
Mid-Hudson Bridge Crossing 6.8 Miles 13 Minutes
Poughkeepsie MTA / Amtrak Station 6.8 Miles 14 Minutes
Taconic State Parkway 10.0 Miles 18 Minutes
Interstate 84 (Exit 46) 8.5 Miles 19 Minutes
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) 15.0 Miles 20 Minutes

Zoning Analysis: The Power of the B-NH & Automotive Classification

The property’s placement within Poughkeepsie’s B-NH (Neighborhood Highway Business) District provides a wide range of permitted, high-yield development avenues. According to local municipal code frameworks, this district is intentionally engineered to accommodate diverse commercial facilities that serve both adjacent residential areas and the community at large along major state highway corridors.

Zoning Highlight: A critical advantage of this site is its formal Automotive Zoning designation. Securing automotive sales, service, or fuel overlay approvals along Route 9 can otherwise take years of zoning board petitions. This makes the tract instantly ready for premier automotive franchises, electric vehicle (EV) showrooms, and regional collision or service hubs.

Permitted Development Options Include:

  • Flagship retail store outlets and multi-tenant shopping strips.

  • High-end medical centers, urgent care networks, or corporate office business parks.

  • New vehicle showrooms, automotive sales, leasing, and fleet servicing centers.

  • Bank branches or financial institutions featuring multi-lane drive-thru infrastructure.

  • Mixed-use developments combining ground-floor lifestyle retail with accessory commercial spaces.

Core Investment Highlights & Developer Advantages

  • Turnkey Shovel-Ready Utilities: Bypassing the extreme expenses of rural updates, this parcel features immediate hookups for municipal water, municipal sewer, and natural gas straight at the property line.

  • Irreplaceable Scale and Geometry: Spanning 25.83 ± acres with an extensive, shallow layout along Route 9, this property provides ample space for vast surface parking fields, large anchor footprints, and secure outdoor inventory storage.

  • Flawless Multi-Modal Regional Connections: Situated under 15 minutes from the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the Poughkeepsie train station (with Metro-North and Amtrak access), the property effortlessly connects to key commuter and shipping channels on both sides of the river.

  • Unparalleled Site Layout Flexibility: Positioned directly across from a signalized intersection marker at Sheafe Road, the land parcel can support advanced civil engineering plans for safe, streamlined truck delivery access and high-volume customer entry lanes.

Contact CR Properties Group today to secure the complete civil engineering property packet, review boundary line mapping surveys, evaluate specific B-NH code books, or arrange a private, on-site development assessment.

Quick Glance

  • Listing ID: CL-New York-12600
  • Status: Active
  • Year Build: N/A
  • Building Size: N/A
  • Lot Size: 26 Acr

Complete Details

  • Total Lot Area: 26.00 Acre
  • Heating and Cooling: Not Specified

Pricing Details

Additional Features

Highlights
  • Highway Commercial, Development Site
  • Zoned Automotive
  • 25.83 +/- Acres Total
  • Municipal Water, Sewer & Gas
  • 1,604.8’ of frontage on U.S. Route 9 / South Road
  • 44,854 AADT

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