Bright Church Ready for
185 Bishop St, Waterbury, CT 06704
Functioning church with open layout, suitable for various uses.
Type:Commercial
Property size:
4,470 SFPrice / SF:
$67/SF- Added:
- Apr 15, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 49
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 13 at 6:00 am
Property Features for 185 Bishop St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,470 SF
- Property subtype
- Commercial
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1925
Listing agent Kenneth Viele, Jr. License #RES.0781176 (203) 605-4251
Listing office Coldwell Banker Realty (203) 605-4251
Listing date Apr 15, 2026
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HighLights
- Fully functioning church ready for immediate use or potential for other uses due to RM zoning (buyer to verify).
- Spacious layout accommodating approximately 200 worshippers with a large upper‑level sanctuary (66'x29') filled with natural light.
- Includes essential equipment: 2 pianos, PA system, microphones, and other building contents.
- Lower level features a secondary sanctuary, spacious kitchen with storage, separate restrooms, and an office/bedroom with a full bath.
- Wheelchair elevator provides accessibility at the front entry.
- Back patio and lawn area, plus storage garage with walk‑in entry and overhead door, and rear parking lot access.
Overview
This bright, welcoming church is fully functioning and ready for a congregation to gather and worship, and could possibly serve other uses. The property is zoned RM (Multi-family residential), and the buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence regarding possible uses. Originally built in 1925 and expanded (2nd floor) in 1969, the building offers 4,470 square feet on two levels. The bright and open layout accommodates approximately 200 worshippers and features a wheelchair elevator in the front entry. The lower level includes a secondary sanctuary, a spacious kitchen with generous storage, separate male/female restrooms, an office/bedroom with a full bath, and a utility room. The upper-level sanctuary/chancel measures 66'x29' and is filled with natural light. It features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, and extensive chandelier lighting. Oak pews, a pulpit, and red carpeting are in good condition. The sale includes two pianos, a PA system, microphones, and other building contents. Heating and hot water are functioning properly, according to the seller. There is a back patio and lawn area, plus a storage garage with a walk-in entry and overhead door. Rear entry is available from Pearl St into the parking lot, and there is typically plenty of street parking on Bishop St. The property has a bike score of 25, indicating it is somewhat bikeable, a walk score of 62, indicating it is somewhat walkable, and a transit score of 37, indicating some transit options are available. The property is sold strictly as-is, where-is.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Churches & religious facilities
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Waterbury
- County
- New Haven
- State
- Connecticut
- Longitude
- -73.0374362
- Latitude
- 41.5636784
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Functioning church with open layout, suitable for various uses.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 185 Bishop St Waterbury, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully functioning church ready for immediate use or potential for other uses due to RM zoning (buyer to verify).; Spacious layout accommodating approximately 200 worshippers with a **large upper‑level sanctuary (66'x29') filled with natural light.**; Includes essential equipment: 2 pianos, PA system, microphones, and other building contents.
