72.7± Acre industrial development site with approximately 1,300’ frontage along Lake Erie. Site features CSX Transportation rail service with 8-track rail siding served by 7 switches. Zoned M-2 Heavy Manufacturing in the City of Erie. Zoning permitted uses include office, light & heavy manufacturing, truck terminals, warehousing, animal care/grooming, commercial recreation & more. Public utilities available. Situated along a corridor with new development. Contiguous with the future homes of National Fuel Gas & Modular Engineering, Hero BX and R. B. Wiley Charter Elementary School and in proximity to Wabtec, PSNERGY, Scott Electric, Downing Cold Storage, the Anna Shelter & more. Centrally located in the tri-state area just 6 miles (15 minutes) to I-90 & 5.3 miles (17 minutes) to I-79. Tax abatement & potential low interest loan programs available for development. Offered at $7,126,266 ($98,000/acre).
Vacant landProperty Type
72.72 acresLot Size
$97,996Price/Acres
Listed by Sherry Bauer• SBRE - Sherry Bauer Real Estate Services
East Erie, located between Downtown Erie and Wesleyville, is a lakeside and industrial Erie neighborhood with a working waterfront and grid-lined residential blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bayfront Parkway corridor near the Port of Erie, where freighters, marinas, and warehouse-era streetscapes set a salt-and-steel tone. The expERIEnce Children’s Museum and the Erie Maritime Museum act as cultural anchors tied to the city’s lake history. Rows of early-20th-century houses mix with brick commercial buildings and rail-adjacent lots. Bayfront trails and overlooks frame daily routines with open water and big-sky views. Seasonal events and boat traffic keep the shoreline active without feeling glossy.
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Level terrain
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Land (Industrial zoning M-2)
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Zoned M-2 (industrial)
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Public water available
Public sewer available
Sale and tax history for 1670 E Lake Rd
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GEBOR #191006
May 21, 2026
Listed
$7,126,266
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Last updated by owner on May 21, 2026.
M-2
Heavy Manufacturing Districts
Heavy Manufacturing Districts are for a wider range of manufacturing activities under conditions and standards which protect adjacent properties from adverse or objectionable influences.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
Manufacturing
Processing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
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Veterinary clinic
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Erie, PA • 16511
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This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Erie. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1670 E Lake Rd
$6,153,364
$973K under list price of $7.13M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $140K to $255K.