Restaurant Space with Drive-Through
For Lease
$25 SF/Yr
540 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06461
Commercial For Lease, West Haven, CT
Space SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.46 Acres
Days on Market131
Property Features for 540 Boston Post Road
General Information
Property type
Commercial Lease
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
RB
Directions
Boston Post Road
Standard status
Active
Size
1,200 SF
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1940
Listing Agency:
West Shore Realty
(203) 874-0523
Listed By:
Leslie Terres · License #RES.0807197
(203) 520-3254
Added: Apr 28
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 1:06PM
MLS# 24171001
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,200-square-foot commercial space occupies part of a building shared with a gas station at 540 Boston Post Road. The property is positioned for restaurant-related use, including a coffee shop, sandwich shop, or QSR, with a potential drive-through option. Plenty of parking is provided, and the space was previously used as a mechanic shop.
The property is located along Route 1, also known as Boston Post Road, with access to I-95 and I-91. Yale and the University of New Haven are identified as nearby universities. The site covers 0.46 acres and carries RB zoning. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which was built in 1940. A stated daily traffic count is 25,0000 vehicles per day.
The property is located along Route 1, also known as Boston Post Road, with access to I-95 and I-91. Yale and the University of New Haven are identified as nearby universities. The site covers 0.46 acres and carries RB zoning. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which was built in 1940. A stated daily traffic count is 25,0000 vehicles per day.
Key Highlights
- 1,200 SF commercial space on a 0.46‑acre site
- Potential drive‑through option for restaurant or QSR use
- Shares a building with a gas station on Boston Post Road
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
250,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Paved road access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$3.75 /SF/Yr
CAM
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
985
Businesses Nearby
66k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 66%
Shops & Services 34%
McDonald's
Dining
28,985 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Dunkin' Donuts
Dining
11,786 visits/mo
0.4 miles
7-Eleven
Shops & Services
11,382 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Dollar General
Shops & Services
10,503 visits/mo
0.4 miles
SUBWAY
Dining
2,532 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 06461, CT
14,734
Population
6,093
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
9.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,519
Density / Sq Mi
$124,129
Median Household Income
$62,124
Median Earnings
$1,964
Median Rent
$395,800
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for West Haven, CT
$29 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$15–$38 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,251 SF
Avg Space Size
This space is priced 14% below the average of $29 /SF/Yr.
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Commercial suite with parking and public utilities, suited to restaurant, coffee, sandwich shop, or QSR operations.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 540 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $25 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,200 SF commercial space on a 0.46‑acre site; Potential drive‑through option for restaurant or QSR use; Shares a building with a gas station on Boston Post Road
