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686 Route 17M

Middletown, NY · Orange County
Listed by
Joseph Baratta Company Realty
Shown from OneKey MLS. McGrath Realty does not represent this property. We can arrange to show it to you and represent you in buying it.
Site
20.10 acres
Zoning
ENT-L

The offering

20+ Prime Commercial Acres with 7,000 SF Barn on Route 17M. This 20.10-acre parcel offers endless possibilities for developers, end-users, and investors, sitting along high-traffic Route 17M in the Town of Wallkill. While the original farmhouse is gone, the land is prepped for its next chapter, anchored by a massive 7,000 sq ft outbuilding/barn—ideal for immediate storage, staging, or operational use while site plans are executed. Offering over 680 feet of road frontage on Route 17M, the property boasts excellent exposure, easy access to municipal utilities (water and natural gas on the street), and potential for future subdivision with town approval. Strategically located near major commercial corridors, Interstate 84, and Route 17/I-86, this site supports seamless logistics across Orange County and the Hudson Valley. Zoning & Permitted Land Uses: Zoned ENT-L (Enterprise Light), this district is engineered to encourage flexible commercial, light industrial, and business development.

Permitted By-Right & Site Plan Uses: Contractor Yards & Storage Facilities: Ideal for general contractors, landscaping operations, equipment storage, and material yards. Warehousing & Distribution: Light distribution centers, wholesale trade operations, and logistics hubs.Light Industrial & Manufacturing: Clean assembly, light manufacturing, processing, and tech-flex operations.Professional & Corporate Offices: Administrative offices, engineering firms, executive centers, and corporate headquarters.Equipment Repair & Rental: Commercial equipment service, sales, and rental operations.

Special Permit & Commercial Possibilities (Subject to Town Board / Planning Board Approval)Commercial / Service Operations: Automotive service establishments, indoor recreational facilities, or trade schools.Commercial Subdivisions: Splitting the parcel into smaller industrial/commercial lots given the 680+ feet of double road frontage. Agricultural / Nursery Operations: Utilizing the vast acreage and existing barn infrastructure for agricultural support, wholesale greenhouses, or farm-market ventures.

(Note: Buyers should verify specific footprint limits, setbacks, and special use permit guidelines directly with the Town of Wallkill Planning and Building Department).

Building & site

Interest conveyedFee simple
Property typeLand
Land area20.10 acres
Land area, SF875,556 SF
WaterWell
SewerSeptic Tank
Tax parcel33520036-1-103

Zoning & permitted uses

District
ENT-L

Permitted uses are governed by the Middletown zoning code and should be confirmed with the municipality. Ask a broker for the district summary.

Aerial imagery

The outline is this property's tax parcel from the county assessment roll, over current aerial imagery. Boundaries are indicative and are not a survey.

Location, access & trade area

Trade area
Measure
Middletown
Orange County
Population
30,289
411,767
Daytime population
27,638
392,941
Population density
6,041 / sq mi
507 / sq mi
Households
9,970
141,127
Median household income
$79,346
$95,298
Mean travel time to work
36 min
35 min
Median home value
$308,600
$426,900
Median gross rent
$1,661
$1,753
Unemployment (May 2026)
4.0%
Not stated
School districts
Middletown, Minisink Valley
ZIP codes
10940

Municipal and county figures from the US Census American Community Survey (2024 5-year) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are jurisdiction totals, not radius rings; ask a broker for a drive-time or radius study on a specific site.

Taxes & assessment

2025 taxes$7,691
Assessed value$61,700
Land assessment$35,700
Full market value$435,400
Owner of recordPorter Patricia
School districtMiddletown
Property class240

Assessment figures are taken from the municipal roll and should be independently verified. Annual tax bills are available on request.

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