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Historic Building with Modern Spaces
For Lease
$10 SF/Yr

16 Franklin Street, Norwich, CT 06360

Prime office and retail spaces in Norwich's historic district.

Space SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.40 Acres
Days on Market236

Property Features for 16 Franklin Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Lot size 0.40 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Amenities

Central air
Central Air Cooling
Concrete Flooring
Door Sign
Rubber Roof
Steam Heating
Tar/Gravel Roof
Tile Flooring
Wood Flooring

Building Details

Year Built 1915
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listed By: LIZ MATTERN
Source: Corcoran
Added: Dec 20, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 2:00PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Thayer Building, a historic four-story office building dating back to 1915, was reimagined in 2006 to offer contemporary urban spaces. It features 29 apartments above ground-floor office and retail spaces. Located in the walkable core of the city's historic district, specifically on Franklin Square, the building combines historic charm with modern functionality. The location offers visibility and convenience, with proximity to restaurants, a coffee shop, and other urban amenities. The available spaces include a 1,700-square-foot fully built-out office space, formerly a law office, and a 1,200-square-foot shell space with high ceilings. The spaces are suitable for attorneys, professional service providers such as financial advisors, CPAs, insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, loan officers, and therapists, or retail businesses such as stores, fitness studios, art studios, nail salons, barber/hair salons, pet grooming, and gift shops. The shell space is a blank slate, ready for customization.

Key Highlights

  • Premier downtown location on Franklin Square in the city's historic district
  • Highly visible space suitable for office, retail, or flex use
  • Two spaces available: a 1,700 SF fully built‑out office and a 1,200 SF shell with high ceilings

Property Analytics

Current Use

Panda Super Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store S & A Market (亚美超市) (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Crystal Vase Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tsui & Tse Law Firm

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Storage Facility Carpet & Flooring Store

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

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.50 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

782
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06360, CT

37,104
Population
17,739
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
26.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,384
Density / Sq Mi
$65,848
Median Household Income
$42,287
Median Earnings
$1,207
Median Rent
$233,500
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Norwich, CT

$12.68 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$4.16–$20.25 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,871 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 21% below the average of $12.68 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - Prime office and retail spaces in Norwich's historic district.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 16 Franklin Street Norwich, CT.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $10 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Premier downtown location on Franklin Square in the city's historic district; Highly visible space suitable for office, retail, or flex use; Two spaces available: **a 1,700 SF fully built‑out office** and a 1,200 SF shell with high ceilings
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