$800,000
About this home
Prime CTR-5 Zoned Development Opportunity – 0.65 Acres at Bailey Ave & Meyer Rd, Amherst NY! Position your next project in the center of Amherst’s booming commercial corridor! This lot sits at the high-visibility corner of Bailey Avenue and Meyer Road with 133 feet of prime frontage and 213 feet of depth – perfectly suited for a wide range of development possibilities. Unbeatable Location: Right down the street from the brand-new Costco being built – the first in Western New York – already driving massive new traffic to the area. Just steps from the soon-to-open Dick’s Sporting Goods, LaserTron, Tops Friendly Markets, and other major retail & entertainment draws. Surrounded by dense residential developments, including a large apartment complex down the street and established neighborhoods nearby. Adjacent to the US Post Office, ensuring a steady flow of both car and foot traffic throughout the day. Zoned CTR-5 (Center 5), this property offers unmatched flexibility with permitted uses including: Retail shops and service-oriented businesses, Commercial or mixed-use buildings, Multifamily housing or residential developments, Professional offices and medical buildings, Live/work units or unique mixed-use concepts. Traffic & Visibility Advantages: High daily traffic counts from Bailey Avenue’s main thoroughfare, Corner lot placement means double exposure to passing vehicles and pedestrians, Ideal for businesses that rely on impulse visits, visibility, or easy access. Community & Infrastructure Benefits: Located in the Sweet Home School District, adding appeal for residential or mixed-use projects Flat, buildable lot with mature trees for natural landscaping options Municipal water, sewer, and utilities nearby for straightforward development Minutes from the I-290 for easy regional connectivity This is one of the last remaining buildable corner parcels in this fast-developing section of Amherst. Whether you envision a flagship retail storefront, a professional office building, a multifamily complex, or a creative mixed-use space, this site offers the exposure, accessibility, and flexibility to make it happen!
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,193
- Utilities
- $4,556
- Transportation
- $0
- Other (entertainment)
- $140
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CornerLot, CityLot, IrregularLot, Other, ResidentialLot, SeeRemarks, Level
Neighborhood — 14226
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,841 | 19,351,094 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | -6.00% | 8.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,452 | 395 | — |
| Male | 11,531 | 9,381,926 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 13,310 | 9,969,168 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 5,650 | 4,946,391 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 10,902 | 7,166,701 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 780 | 1,159,673 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,818 | 1,110,245 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,571 | 1,210,448 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 10,684 | 7,102,016 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.27 | 2.64 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 40.17 | 36.53 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $51,733 | $49,847 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $71,464 | $70,032 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $31,177 | $26,569 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $43,736 | $42,210 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,450 | $54,185 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 8.75% | 4.00% | — |
| W C J | 82.19% | 81.55% | 77.74% |
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