Storrs Mixed-Use Development
1659 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT 06268
9.01-acre mixed-use development opportunity near UConn's flagship campus.
Type:Retail, Multifamily, Mixed Use, Land
Property size:
361,536 SFLot size:
9.01 Acres- Added:
- Jan 14, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 120
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 25 at 8:30 am
Property Features for 1659 Storrs Rd
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 361,536 SF
- Lot size
- 9.01 Acres
- Property subtype
- Retail, Multifamily, Mixed Use, Land
Listing agent Howie Coro License #CT: RES: .0815150
Listing office EXP Commercial
Listing date Jan 14, 2026
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HighLights
- 9.01‑acre mixed‑use development opportunity adjacent to the University of Connecticut's flagship campus.
- Last approved development site for student housing/mixed‑use near campus with utility access.
- Located in a supply‑constrained, high‑demand student housing market with a projected student housing shortfall of over 7,000 beds.
- Projected 5.1% enrollment growth at UConn Storrs campus by Fall 2025.
- On‑campus housing guarantees revoked in 2024 due to overcapacity, driving off‑campus demand.
- Strategic location in Storrs, the cultural and economic heart of Mansfield, CT, 30 miles from Hartford.
Overview
Located in Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut, adjacent to the University of Connecticut’s flagship campus, this 9.01-acre mixed-use development opportunity is situated in the heart of Mansfield’s economic and cultural core. The site represents a chance to develop in a supply-constrained, high-demand student housing market. The location is the last approved development site for student housing and mixed-use projects near campus, with utility access. Enrollment growth at the Storrs campus is projected to increase by 5.1% by Fall 2025. There is a projected shortfall of over 7,000 student housing units, with only 13,900 beds available for over 21,000 undergraduates. On-campus housing guarantees were revoked in 2024 due to overcapacity, leading to growing waitlists and off-campus demand. Storrs is the cultural and economic center of Mansfield, Connecticut, and is anchored by the University of Connecticut’s flagship campus. Located 30 miles from Hartford, Storrs offers a mix of New England charm and modern infrastructure. The area is suited for mixed-use and residential housing projects that contribute value to the local economy.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Commercial land
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Mansfield
- County
- Windham
- State
- Connecticut
- Longitude
- -72.2003
- Latitude
- 41.7677
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Commercial land - 9.01-acre mixed-use development opportunity near UConn's flagship campus.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1659 Storrs Rd Mansfield, CT.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9.01‑acre mixed‑use development opportunity adjacent to the University of Connecticut's flagship campus.; Last approved development site for student housing/mixed‑use near campus with utility access.; Located in a supply‑constrained, high‑demand student housing market with a projected student housing shortfall of over 7,000 beds.
