540 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06461

Building Details

Year built

1940

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Listed by Leslie Terres · License #RES.0807197 Show Phone

Added: Apr 28 Updated: Jul 19 at 7:18AM Checked: Jul 22 at 9:06AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This available commercial space is designed for restaurant, coffee shop, sandwich shop, or other eating establishment/QSR use, with a drive-through option. The unit is located in a building that also includes a high-traffic gas station, and it offers ample parking. The space was previously operated as a mechanic shop.

The property is on Boston Post Road in West Haven, CT, positioned near major universities including UNH and Yale and close to interstates I-95 and I-91.

With its location on a heavily traveled corridor and convenient parking, the space supports a range of food-service concepts looking for a storefront presence in the RB zoning district.

Key Highlights

• Commercial space in a building shared with a high‑traffic gas station on Boston Post Rd
• Previously a mechanic shop; suited for a restaurant, coffee shop, sandwich shop, or other eating establishment/QSR
• Potential drive‑thru option

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Conventional restaurant - Available restaurant/QSR space in a building with a high-traffic gas station and ample parking, suited for drive-through concepts.

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: Commercial space in a building shared with a high‑traffic gas station on Boston Post Rd; Previously a mechanic shop; suited for a restaurant, coffee shop, sandwich shop, or other eating establishment/QSR; Potential drive‑thru option