| Primary address | 816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie |
| Zip code | 12603 |
| County | Dutchess |
| Municipality | Poughkeepsie |
| Parcel ID | 6.161-8-861.800 |
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| Sale date | 10/01/2015 |
| Sale price | $475,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,695 |
| Building sqft | 1,960 |
| Building class | Auto Body, Tire Shops, Other Related Auto Sales (433) |
| Acreage | 0.43 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Year last altered | 1975 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Story height | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Arlington |
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This Auto Body, Tire Shops, Other Related Auto Sales (433) located at 816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 has a total of 1,960 square feet and a current price per square foot of $242.
What is the year built & the current market value of 816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603?816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 was built in 1950 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $423,000.
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| Listing type | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 05/23/2025 |
| Last updated | 07/01/2026 |
| Lot size | 0.44 Acre |
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.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2015 | $475,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $9,695 |
| Market value | $423,000 |
| Assessed value | $376,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 816 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,500 | $376,500 | 25.75 | $9,695 | -7.24% |
| 2024 | $376,500 | $376,500 | 27.76 | $10,452 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | $345,000 | $345,000 | 30.47 | $10,512 | -8.00% |
| 2022 | $331,500 | $331,500 | 34.47 | $11,427 | -5.04% |
| 2021 | $334,800 | $331,500 | 36.3 | $12,033 | -0.55% |
| Total population | 42,304 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Average household income | $130,177 |
| Family households | 62.3% |
| Occupied housing units | 16,919 |
| Owner occupied units | 71.6% |
| People per household (average) | 2.41 |
| Median year structure built | 1966 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $370,100 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $366,100 |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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