About 686 Route 17m
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).
Features of 686 Route 17m
| MLS® # | 1047896 |
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| Price | $1,450,000 |
| Acres | 20.10 |
| Type | Land |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 686 Route 17m |
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| City | Middletown |
| County | Orange County |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 10940 |
Amenities
| Is Waterfront | No |
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| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Has Basement | No |
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| Fireplace | No |
School Information
| District | Middletown |
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| Elementary | Presidential Park Elementary |
| Middle | Middletown Twin Towers Middle Sch |
| High | Middletown High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 8th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 1 |
| Zoning | ENT-L |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Joseph Baratta Company Realty |
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