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    540 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06461

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    For Lease
    $25 SF/Yr

    COMMERCIAL - West Haven, CT

    Property size:
    1,200 SF
    Lot size:
    0.46 Acres
    Added:
    Oct 9, 2025
    Days on Market:
    175
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 9:06 am

    Property Features for 540 Boston Post Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    RB
    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

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    Listing Contact
    Leslie Terres

    Listing agent Leslie Terres License #RES.0807197

    Listing office West Shore Realty 844 East Broadway, Milford, CT

    Listing date Oct 9, 2025

    MLS# 24132296

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    Overview

    West Haven Commercial Space Available

    This commercial space is located in West Haven, CT, sharing a building with a high-traffic gas station on Boston Post Road. The property, previously a mechanic shop, is suitable for a restaurant, coffee shop, sandwich shop, or other eating establishment, with a potential drive-thru option. It is located close to the University of New Haven (UNH), Yale University, I-95, and I-91. The location on Route 1 experiences a daily traffic count of 25,000 vehicles per day. The property has plenty of parking. The lot size is 0.46 acres and the property size is 1200 square feet. The zoning is RB.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    F and M Automotive ... Car Dealership Green Fuel Gas Station America's Bitcoin ATM Atm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Bob's BBQ & Catering — 192 Richards St, West Haven, CT 06516
    • Moe's Southwest Grill — 300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516

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    City
    West Haven
    County
    New Haven
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -72.964702
    Latitude
    41.29129

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - High-traffic location ideal for restaurant or retail on Boston Post.
    Where is this 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: High‑traffic location on Boston Post Rd (Route 1) with 25,000 vehicles per day.; Shares building with a high‑traffic gas station.; Ideal for restaurant/QSR, preferably a brand name or chain, with potential drive‑thru.
    (203) 520-3254
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    Leslie Terres
    Real Estate License ID: RES.0807197
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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