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Freestanding Corner Storefront
For Sale
$675,000

1231 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

Commercial For Sale, Hamden, CT

Property Size4,080 SF
Lot Size0.19 Acres
Price / SF$165.44
Days on Market371

Property Features for 1231 Whitney Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning T3.5
Bathrooms 3
Half bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
Parking 12
Interior features Window Display
Exterior features Sidewalk
Lot features Corner Lot
Directions Whitney Avenue corner of Putnam Avenue (East Side of Whitney) Whitneyville
Subdivision Whitneyville
Standard status Active
Size 4,080 SF
Lot size 0.19 Acres

Additional Details

Corner Location Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2027
Tax Annual Amount 16804

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

basement storage

Building Details

Year built 1925
Floors in Building 1
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Press/Cuozzo Realtors
Listed By: John Cuozzo
Added: Oct 20, 2025 Changed: Oct 25 Last Checked: Oct 25 at 1:06PM
MLS# 24134788

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Investment Insights

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This freestanding brick retail building contains 4,080 square feet on a 0.19-acre lot and dates to 1925. The one-story layout is currently arranged as two suites measuring 3,030 square feet and 1,050 square feet, with the option to combine them into a single space. Window display frontage, sidewalk access, central air, and heat pump heating are among the existing features. Basement storage adds 44' x 21' of usable support space, accessible through both an exterior hatch and an interior stairway.

The property is positioned at the corner of Putnam Avenue in Hamden’s Whitneyville area and receives exposure to an estimated 13,300 vehicles daily. It is served by public water and public sewer, with cable available. The property carries T3.5 zoning and includes three bathrooms.

Key Highlights

  • 4,080‑square‑foot freestanding brick retail building on 0.19 acres
  • Two suites measuring 3,030 square feet and 1,050 square feet
  • Basement storage measures 44' x 21' with interior and exterior access

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$58,914
Cap Rate
8.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,178,280 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$841,629 $841.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$654,600 $654.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,080 SF
Gross rent
$88.1K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.0K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$84.2K $20.63/SF
− OpEx
−$25.2K −$6.19/SF
NOI
$58.9K $14.44/SF
Area
New Haven, CT
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,178,280
Cap Rate 7%
$841,629
Cap Rate 9%
$654,600

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$841.6K
$736.4K – $981.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,914 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.73%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.31M
$1.15M – $1.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,871 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.61%
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Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Electrical Service Restaurant

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

13,300 VPD
Traffic count

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

275
Businesses Nearby
7k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Citgo Shops & Services
7,082 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 06517, CT

14,954
Population
6,875
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,991
Density / Sq Mi
$97,154
Median Household Income
$58,025
Median Earnings
$1,351
Median Rent
$313,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - One-story retail property with flexible suite configuration, window display frontage, basement storage, and public utilities.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1231 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $675,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,080‑square‑foot freestanding brick retail building on 0.19 acres; Two suites measuring 3,030 square feet and 1,050 square feet; Basement storage measures 44' x 21' with interior and exterior access
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