Main St and Fowler Ave - Retail Corner, Mix-Use Development
FOR SALE: 1,960 SF Block Bldg - Large Corner Parcel Owner Financing Available
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816 Main Street – Prime Corner Parcel with Mixed-Use Concept or Existing Retail Use
Positioned at the signalized corner of Main Street and Fowler Avenue, 816 Main Street presents a unique and flexible opportunity in the heart of Poughkeepsie’s revitalizing Arlington Town Center. This high-visibility, nearly half-acre parcel offers multiple paths for value; including continued use of existing retail building with expansive outdoor parking, or a transformative mixed-use redevelopment leveraging strong local demand and favorable zoning.
The existing ±1,960 SF former auto structure sits on a fully paved, accessible lot, ideally configured for contractors office, Motor vehicle accessory sales facilities or fleet-oriented uses. The site benefits from its centralized location and access to highways system, excellent frontage, curb cuts on both streets, and substantial outdoor storage/display potential in a corridor seeing rising consumer traffic.
For developers and investors, a professionally prepared sketch plan by a licensed engineer outlines a compelling future vision:
A three-story, ±18,905 SF mixed-use building, including:
±4,000 SF ground-floor retail
Two upper floors with 6 residential units per floor (12 total)
Covered building overhangs and 26 on-site parking spaces
Concept received strong initial support from town officials, aligning with ongoing revitalization efforts and transit-oriented growth
Situated just ½ mile from Vassar College and minutes from the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Route 376, and Route 44/55, this site is strategically placed amid a growing mix of student housing, hospitality, and institutional demand. The Arlington area continues to evolve with projects like:
Heartwood at Vassar
The Salt Line
The New Deece & Bartlett Admissions Center
The Arlington of Poughkeepsie redevelopment
With exceptionally low retail and residential vacancy rates, this site offers rare versatility — equally viable as a well-located service property or as a ground-up redevelopment opportunity in one of Dutchess County’s fastest growing corridors.
Investment highlights
Strategic Corner Location: High-visibility site at Main Street and Fowler Avenue intersection.
Flexible Zoning: ATC district supports mixed-use, retail, and residential developments.
Existing Structure: ±1,960 SF building suitable for renovation or redevelopment.
Proximity to Vassar College: Close to a major educational institution with a substantial student population.
Access to Major Routes: Raymond (Route 376), Route 44/55, minutes to the Mid-Hudson Bridge or Taconic State Parkway
Adjacent to Redevelopment Projects: Near “The Arlington of Poughkeepsie”, The Heartwood, the Salt Line Hudson Valley and
Deece Thompson Bartlett Center Administration Building all at Vassar College, and amongst other Main Street corridor improvements.Public Utilities: Equipped with municipal water and sewer services.
Growth Potential: Excellent Demographics and development activity in the immediate area
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