First Lutheran Church

181 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

  • For Sale $1,650,000
  • Property Type Other - Special Purpose
  • Property Size 45,000 SF
  • Lot Size 1.85 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1929
  • Year Renovated 1954
  • Date Updated Apr 1, 2025
Take I-787 S to S Mall Arterial in Albany. Take exit 3A from I-787 S. Drive from I-787 S to Albany. Take exit 4B from I-787 S. US-9 N/Clinton Ave. Take Washington Ave to State St.The following offering is a unique assemblage of structures and tax lots comprised of 1.85 acres of land and 45,000 square feet of structure. Presently utilized as a religious institution, until recently under whose purview operated a shelter, community residential facility and other temporary residential dwellings, community center and various professional office. Primary frontage facing and vehicular access on Western Avenue (State Route 20), a major gateway to the city. The City of Albany has experienced decade long population growth and is the center of a 1.17 million person metropolitan area. Buoyed in part by the jobs provided by state government, Albany Med, St. Peter's Health Partners, and many institutes of higher education.
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Highlights

  • ±1.85 acres located in the center of Albany.
  • • ±45,000 SF masonry structure with multiple residential spaces, shelter space, sanctuary/worship space, auditorium, commercial kitchen,
  • • ±50 parking spaces.
  • • Beautiful historic building in a non-historic district and not presently found on any state or federal historic registries.
  • • Recent re-zoning demonstrates willingness on the part of the City to support further development of the structure and site.
  • • Directly adjacent to State University of New York at Albany and Washington Park
  • • 10 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Lark Street, Downtown Albany, St. Albany Medical Center, Peter’s Hospital, 5 college campuses, and all New York State government offices.

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Anton Pasquill

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Location

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    89/100 Very Walkable

  • Transit Score ®

    62/100 Good Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    64/100 Bikeable
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  • City Albany, NY
  • Neighborhood Washington Square
  • Zip Code 12203
  • Market Albany

Points of Interest

  • Rensselaer Rail Station Taxi Stand

    2.28 miles

  • Albany International Airport Taxi Stand

    6.04 miles

  • Exxon

    0.21 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.40 miles

  • Mobil

    0.76 miles

  • Market 32

    0.80 miles

  • Stewart's

    0.87 miles

  • ShopRite

    1.01 miles

  • Speedway

    1.34 miles

  • Stewart's Shops

    1.48 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.42 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    4.01 miles

  • Thurlow Terrace Parking Lot

    0.23 miles

  • Hawley Purple Lot

    0.28 miles

  • Sayles Gold Lot

    0.32 miles

  • 405 Myrtle Parking Garage

    0.53 miles

  • Capital District Psychiatric Center & Albany Medical Center Parking Garage

    0.60 miles

  • Albany Medical Center Parking Garage 60 New Scottland

    0.69 miles

  • Trinity Church Parking Lot

    0.70 miles

  • Albany Medical Center Parking Garage 40 New Scottland

    0.70 miles

  • Washington Avenue Parking Garage

    0.75 miles

  • Parking Garage

    0.83 miles

  • The Argus Hotel

    0.19 miles

  • Washington Park Inn

    0.39 miles

  • Morgan State House Inn

    0.60 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

    0.68 miles

  • State Street Mansion Bed and Breakfast

    0.89 miles

  • Fort Orange Club Guest Rooms

    0.95 miles

  • TownePlace Suites Albany Downtown/Medical Center

    1.10 miles

  • Motel 6

    1.25 miles

  • Renaissance Albany Hotel

    1.28 miles

  • Albany Ramada Plaza

    1.35 miles

  • D'Carilto Pizza

    0.07 miles

  • Chang’s Garden

    0.07 miles

  • Mr. Pio Pio

    0.07 miles

  • Munchies

    0.07 miles

  • Dainty's Jamaican Kitchen

    0.08 miles

  • Cusato's Eatery

    0.09 miles

  • Dan's Place Two

    0.09 miles

  • El Rey Mexitalia

    0.11 miles

  • Suwun Thai Home Cooking

    0.13 miles

  • Sovrana

    0.16 miles

  • University at Albany Downtown Campus

    0.22 miles

  • Brighter Choice Charter Elementary School for Girls

    0.23 miles

  • Brighter Choice Charter Elementary School for Boys

    0.32 miles

  • College of Saint Rose

    0.35 miles

  • Tony Clement Center for Education

    0.36 miles

  • LaSalle School

    0.43 miles

  • Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy

    0.44 miles

  • Sheridan Preparatory Academy

    0.45 miles

  • Albany High School

    0.52 miles

  • Albany Medical College

    0.56 miles

  • Nathan LeBron Early Learning Center

    0.23 miles

  • Albany County Head Start Center

    0.56 miles

  • Blessed & Humble Daycare

    0.57 miles

  • Kreative Kidz Zone

    0.80 miles

  • Toyland Daycare Preschool

    1.01 miles

  • Children's Place at the Plaza

    1.04 miles

  • A Child's Place at Unity House

    1.38 miles

  • School's Out Site

    3.25 miles

  • Viking Child Care Center

    5.38 miles

  • Greenbush Child Caring

    5.70 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Lutheran Church cost?

The space currently listed for sale at First Lutheran Church asks for $1,650,000.

What is the total square footage of First Lutheran Church?

First Lutheran Church totals 45,000 square feet.

When was this property built?

First Lutheran Church was built in 1929.

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