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    143 Water St Stonington, CT 6378

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    For Sale
    $1,500,000

    Iconic restaurant property in Stonington Borough with modern enhancements.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 143 Water St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1850

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    Listing Contact
    Kris Whelan

    Listing agent Kris Whelan

    Listing office Switz Real Estate Associates

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    Overview

    Historic Stonington Restaurant Opportunity

    Located at 143 Water Street in Stonington, CT, Water Street Cafe presents a rare investment opportunity in the heart of Stonington Borough. This iconic restaurant property combines historic charm with modern enhancements. Originally built in 1850, the three-story property has been meticulously maintained. Recent renovations include new Andersen windows and a fully modernized kitchen. The property's location has a walk score of 46, indicating it is car-dependent, and a bike score of 49, indicating it is somewhat bikeable.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Water Street Cafe Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Stonington
    County
    New London
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -71.9066829
    Latitude
    41.3349178

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Iconic restaurant property in Stonington Borough with modern enhancements.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 143 Water St Stonington, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Iconic restaurant property in the heart of Stonington Borough at 143 Water Street.; Rare two‑fold investment opportunity.; Historic charm blended with modern enhancements.
    (401) 741-4161
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    Kris Whelan
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    AI approach

    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    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.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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