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Mixed-Use Portfolio with Car Wash
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442 Colman St, New London, CT 06320

Multi-tenant commercial portfolio with automotive, laundry, and café operations across three Colman Street addresses.

Property Size9,966 SF
Lot Size1.59 Acres
Days on Market143

Property Features for 442 Colman St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 9,966 SF
Lot size 1.59 Acres
Property subtype Mixed Use, Special Purpose
Zoning C-2

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: Seaport Commercial Connecticut
Listed By: Tim Bray · License #CT.REB0792544
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 11:44PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Colman Street portfolio combines three operating businesses across separate commercial properties in New London. Rapid Car Wash occupies 442 Colman Street, while Laundry For Less uses 2,480 square feet on the first floor of 446 Colman Street. Nowhere Café operates from 1,320 rentable square feet at 454 Colman Street in a building constructed in 1971. The portfolio totals 9,966 square feet on 1.59 acres and is located on C-2-zoned land.

The laundry premises are subject to a triple-net lease executed in July 2021, with a 15-year term and three 5-year renewal options. The café lease provides mutual 120-day notice to quit. Rapid Car Wash has operated for over fifty years, and Nowhere Café has served the community since 1989. The included businesses span car wash, laundromat, and café uses, providing a varied operating profile within one offering.

Key Highlights

  • 9,966 square feet across the portfolio on 1.59 acres
  • C‑2‑zoned land spanning three Colman Street addresses
  • Rapid Car Wash business and property at 442 Colman Street

Property Analytics

Current Use

Rapid Car Wash Car Wash

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Cafe & Coffee Shop Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Electrical Service

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

413
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06320, CT

27,398
Population
12,528
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,893
Density / Sq Mi
$60,224
Median Household Income
$34,932
Median Earnings
$1,304
Median Rent
$234,800
Median Home Value

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Multi-tenant commercial portfolio with automotive, laundry, and café operations across three Colman Street addresses.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 442 Colman St New London, CT.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,966 square feet across the portfolio on 1.59 acres; C‑2‑zoned land spanning three Colman Street addresses; Rapid Car Wash business and property at 442 Colman Street
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