Address: 1000 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
Site Area: 4.00 ± acres (174,240 ± SF)
Zoning: C-2 (Commercial)
Access: Signalized intersection on Route 6, corner lot across from a major power-retail center
Utilities/Off-site Improvements: Cable, curb/gutter/sidewalk, electricity, gas, irrigation, sewer, streets, telephone, water
Existing Entitlements: Approved for a two-building, ~15,000+ SF commercial center
Taxes (2025): ~$0.11/SF
Submarket: Route 6 Corridor – Hamlet of Mahopac, Town of Carmel, Putnam County
Traffic / Rail / Airport:
Drive time to Croton Falls Station (Metro-North Harlem Line) ˜ 13 min (5.7 mi)
Drive time to Brewster Station (Harlem Line) ˜ 13 min (8.0 mi)
Drive time to Westchester County Airport ˜ 41 min (27.3 mi)
Drive time to Stewart International ˜ 55 min (38.0 mi)
Demographics:
1-mile radius: 2,254 population, 757 households, median HH income ~$114K, median age ~44.6
3-mile radius: 21,238 population, 7,572 households, median HH income ~$109.6K, median age ~44.5
Traffic Count: 33,790 vehicles through Chestnut Drive / Oak Drive South intersection in 2025 (~0.39 mi away)
Location & Context — Why This Site Is Strong
High-visibility, signalized corner on a major route – The site sits at a lighted portion of Route 6, providing excellent ingress/egress and strong visibility to passing traffic, which is critical for retail, food, bank & service uses.
Strong retail context – Across from the intersection of the “Kmart Plaza” (which includes a brand new Stop & Shop) anchors the trade area and draws consistent consumer traffic.
Well-positioned in growth zone – The Route 6 corridor in Mahopac / Carmel has been identified in a planning study as a key commercial corridor with infill potential.
Solid demographic base – Within three miles the area supports ~7,500 households, median income above $100K, meaning strong spending power.
Recent examples of redevelopment/investment – Adjacent retail centers (e.g., the “Mahopac Village Centre” anchored by ACME & Planet Fitness) show the market is active.
Key Market Trends & Site Considerations
Trends
The “Corridor Study” for the Route 6 / Hamlet of Mahopac corridor notes that new commercial redevelopment is feasible if infrastructure limitations (e.g., sewer) are addressed.
In the Mahopac area, pad sites and corner lots along Route 6 are being actively marketed for restaurants, banks, service-uses, and retail. For example, a 0.74 acre pad at 870 Route 6 described as “level property … ready for redevelopment … retail, bank, fast-food, restaurant, day-care” in 2025.
Regional economic development programs (via Empire State Development) have identified Route 6 in Mahopac as a corridor eligible for infrastructure and economic revitalization grants.
Recommended Uses & Development Scenarios
Given the characteristics of the site and market, here are top recommended uses and possible development scenarios to maximize value:
Optimal Uses
Drive-thru Quick Services / Food & Beverage – A fast-casual concept, coffee/espresso drive-thru, end-cap QSR suit the high traffic and signalized access.
Bank with Drive-Up Teller & ATM Canopy – Banks continue to value high-visibility corner lots; a two-story building with second-floor office/personal banking could be considered.
Service Retail / Big-Box Adjacent Use – Given the proximity to major retail anchors, uses such as a fitness studio, health/wellness clinic, specialty grocer, or discount retail outlet could fill demand.
Medical/Wellness Campus or Professional Office Use – Given high incomes and aging demographics (median age ~44+), a small outpatient medical office, urgent care, or specialty wellness center could work.
Mixed Use Commercial (Retail + Office) – If zoning allows, a two-building scheme could include ground-floor retail/showrooms with second -floor professional offices or flex space.
Value-Added Scenarios
Two-Building, ~15,000 SF Commercial Center – Leverage the existing approval: building #1 ~8,000-10,000 SF anchor tenant (e.g., grocery satellite, gym, or discount store) and building #2 ~5,000-7,000 SF smaller tenants (QSR, bank, service).
Pad Sites + Outparcels – Split the 4-acre parcel into primary building plus one or two pad sites for drive-thru operators or bank outparcel, creating multiple lease streams.
Re-Positioning with Branding & Landscaping Enhancements – Because the corridor study emphasizes “streetscape improvements” and signage upgrade potential. Consider high-end finishes, monument signage, LED pylon, landscaping to elevate the site above generic strip retail.
Block Lease Back to an Owner-User – A user such as a healthcare provider or franchisee might purchase the land and build-to-suit, providing quicker occupancy and reduced speculative risk.
Unlock the Southern Gateway of the Route 6 Commercial Corridor
• Prime signalized corner lot: 4.00 acres (174,240 SF) with direct access onto U.S. Route 6 — one of the most trafficked commercial thoroughfares in the Town of Carmel/Mahopac.
• Immediately across from a major power-retail center anchored by Stop & Shop, and surrounded by strong household incomes (3-mile median $100K) and commuter-rail access to the city.
• Fully permitted for a two-building, ~15,000 SF commercial center—giving significant head-start value for tenants, bank, fast-food, service, or retail users.
• Utilities and off-site improvements already in place (curb/gutter/sidewalk, electricity, gas, water, sewer, telephone, cable) — minimizing development risk.
• Impeccable branding opportunity: major site visibility, monument signage, ideal “pad-site” exposure for drive-thru restaurants or bank, and synergy with existing retail cluster.
• Growth corridor status: the Town and County planning bodies identify this section of Route 6 as a key redevelopment corridor with enhanced potential when infrastructure is leveraged.
Development Opportunity
Capture the high-income, transit-commuter demographic in Putnam County by providing convenience-oriented retail,