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Turnkey Mixed-Use Investment Building

1242 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517

1242 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06517
$799,900
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$799,900

COMMERCIAL - Hamden, CT

Property Size5,058 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$158.15
AddedMar 25
Days on Market114
Last RefreshJul 16 at 10:06 am

Property Features for 1242 Whitney Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
T3.5
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Standard status
Active
Size
5,058 SF
Lot size
0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2026
Tax Annual Amount
18318

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1900
Floors in Building
2

Listing agent Mark Foreman License #RES.0827812

Listing office Press/Cuozzo Realtors 2751 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

Listing date Mar 25, 2026

MLS# 24161856

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

1242 Whitney Avenue is a well-maintained, fully occupied mixed-use building featuring two established retail tenants on the ground floor and a fully leased residential apartment on the second floor. The property includes a full basement for storage and six paved off-street parking spaces. Recent building improvements include a new roof installed in 2023. In the Soup Girl unit, new A/C, furnace, and a hot water heater were installed.

Located in the Whitneyville neighborhood of Hamden, the building offers quick access to downtown New Haven and is described as minutes from Yale University, Quinnipiac University, major employment centers, and key transportation routes.

The property is listed under zoning T3.5.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use investment building fully occupied with two ground‑floor retail tenants and one fully leased residential apartment
  • Six paved off‑street parking spaces
  • Full basement for storage

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $109.3k $21.60
− Vacancy −$4.9k −$0.97
EGI $104.3k $20.63
− OpEx −$31.3k −$6.19
NOI $73.0k $14.44
5,058 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.13M
$990.3K – $1.32M (±1% cap)
NOI $79,222 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.90%
Second Best
Retail
$1.04M
$912.9K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,035 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.63M
$1.42M – $1.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $113,892 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

The Soup Girl Take-out & Catering The Scoop Girl Grocery & Convenience Store

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm HVAC Service Building Supply Electrical Service Spa & Massage Center Grocery & Convenience Store Parking Lot & Garage Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Fully occupied mixed-use building with two ground-floor retail tenants and a leased second-floor apartment, plus six paved off-street spaces.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1242 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use investment building fully occupied with two ground‑floor retail tenants and one fully leased residential apartment; Six paved off‑street parking spaces; Full basement for storage
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