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    85 Main St, Norwich, CT 06360

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    $15 SF/Yr $6,537/Mo (calc)

    Ground-level commercial units in downtown Norwich, suitable for various businesses.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    5,230 SF
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    37
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 5:38 pm

    Property Features for 85 Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,230 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1880

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    Listing Contact
    Constance Howard

    Listing agent Constance Howard License #RES.0798067

    Listing office US Properties

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Located in the heart of downtown Norwich with high foot traffic, near the Courthouse and waterfront.
    • Ground level of Water Street Lofts, a newly renovated, fully occupied 40‑unit apartment complex.
    • Additional 60 apartments being built nearby at 101 Water Street, increasing potential customer base.
    • 5,230 SF of commercial space comprised of 8 units that can be combined.
    • Great visibility, high ceilings, and lots of natural light.
    • On‑street parking and nearby city‑owned parking garage.

    Overview

    Located on the ground level of Water Street Lofts in downtown Norwich, there are 8 commercial units available for rent. The total space encompasses 5,230 square feet, with units of varying sizes that can be combined to meet specific needs. The units benefit from high visibility, high ceilings, and ample natural light. Water Street Lofts is a renovated, fully occupied 40-unit apartment complex. An additional 60 apartments are under construction nearby at 101 Water Street, enhancing the attractiveness of these commercial units for retail or business use. Suitable businesses include coffee shops, convenience stores, restaurants, salons, boutique shops, and professional offices. The location is near the Courthouse and waterfront, with high foot traffic. On-street parking is available, and a city-owned parking garage is in close proximity. The location has a walk score of 56, indicating it is somewhat walkable, a transit score of 34, indicating some transit options, and a bike score of 20, indicating it is somewhat bikeable.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Jewett City Pizza ... Restaurant Ice & Fire Asian ... Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Norwich
    County
    New London
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -71.978124
    Latitude
    41.60927

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Ground-level commercial units in downtown Norwich, suitable for various businesses.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 85 Main St Norwich, CT.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $15 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Located in the heart of downtown Norwich with high foot traffic, near the Courthouse and waterfront.; Ground level of Water Street Lofts, a newly renovated, fully occupied 40‑unit apartment complex.; Additional 60 apartments being built nearby at 101 Water Street, increasing potential customer base.
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    Real Estate License ID: RES.0798067
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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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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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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
    AI Estimate

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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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