This offering represents one of the last large-scale residential development opportunities within the highly desirable Brighton/Henrietta corridor. The property consists of approximately 100 contiguous acres, spanning two of the strongest housing markets in Monroe County. The site sits just off French Road and Edgewood Drive—an established, quiet residential area surrounded by single-family neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreational, and retail amenities. Sale is highlighted by 2,470 feet of frontage on the Erie Canal.
Property Overview
Total Acreage: ±100 acres
Town of Henrietta: ±60 acres (zoned R-1-15, residential)
Town of Brighton: ±40 acres (residential designation, strong municipal support for housing development)
Frontage: ±2,470 ft. of canal frontage along the Erie Canal, offering visual and recreational value
Utilities: Public water, sewer, electric, and gas are available nearby (buyer to confirm capacity)
Topography: Generally level with multiple potential ingress/egress points
The acreage is currently undeveloped with open and wooded areas, making it highly adaptable to various residential layouts—single-family subdivision, cluster development, or mixed residential concepts subject to municipal approvals.
Location / Access
1200 Edgewood Drive
Henrietta & Brighton, NY 14618
Minutes to I-390, I-590, and the NYS Thruway (I-90)
8 minutes to University of Rochester / Strong Hospital
12 minutes to Downtown Rochester
Surrounded by retail, grocery, banking, and national tenants along Jefferson Rd., Winton Rd., and Monroe Ave.
This corridor continues to see high absorption of new construction homes due to exceptional school systems, mature residential neighborhoods, and a strong employment base.
Regional and national homebuilders
Residential Development firms
Investment groups and portfolio aggregators
1031 exchange buyers seeking long-term land banking
The site checks all key criteria that developers look for: scale, strong comps, high visibility, utilities, and favorable zoning.
Zoning / Density
Brighton Residential density determined through planning review based on concept plan
Canal frontage offers strong opportunity for premium lots and walking trail integration.
Limited supply of developable land
Strong demand for new housing inventory
Within proximity to major employment:
University of Rochester / Strong Memorial
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Jefferson Road retail corridor
This is a high-barrier-to-entry market with very little remaining raw land of this size. The surrounding price points for new construction homes and resale inventory indicate a strong economic justification for development.