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    25 + 27 Railroad St, Canaan, CT 06018

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    $870,000

    Multi-level theater with street-front retail units and a landmark marquee in downtown North Canaan.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Jun 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
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    Jun 25 at 9:00 pm

    Property Features for 25 + 27 Railroad St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1923

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    Lenore Mallett
    Lenore Mallett

    Listing office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Listing date Jun 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Year built 1923 landmark three‑level Colonial Theatre in downtown North Canaan
    • Approx. 400 guests across two primary floors, plus main theatre with structural seating for approx. 120 guests
    • Street‑front facade includes separate, high‑visibility commercial retail units with immediate income potential
    • Comprehensive $1M+ restoration in the early 2000s revived original Art Deco details
    • Iconic retro marquee with neon lights adds prominent exterior visibility
    • Main theatre features soaring ceilings and flat tiered flooring

    Overview

    The Colonial Theatre is a landmark, three-level entertainment venue built in 1923, featuring a restored Art Deco identity and multiple on-site public-facing spaces. The building has a custom mural at entry, a vintage ticket booth and concession stand, and double doors leading into the massive main theatre. Inside, the auditorium offers soaring ceilings, flat tiered flooring, and structural seating for approximately 120 guests, with room to add additional seating. Across its two primary floors, the property is described as accommodating approximately 400 guests, and it also includes completely separate, high-visibility commercial retail units along the street-front facade.

    Located at 25 + 27 Railroad St in Canaan, CT, the property is positioned in the heart of downtown North Canaan. The exterior is anchored by an iconic retro marquee with neon lighting, bringing a distinctive streetscape presence to the Litchfield Hills.

    For an operator or buyer looking for a flexible entertainment and mixed-use setup, the theatre component supports programming where an in-house ticketing and concession experience is part of the guest flow. The separate street-front retail units can support complementary commercial uses, while the restored venue and original Art Deco details provide a turnkey character for events, performances, and community gatherings.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Theaters & concert halls

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Canaan
    County
    Litchfield
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -73.3295259
    Latitude
    42.0279121

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Theater & concert hall - Multi-level theater with street-front retail units and a landmark marquee in downtown North Canaan.
    Where is this theater & concert hall located?
    The property is located at 25 + 27 Railroad St Canaan, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $870,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Year built 1923 landmark three‑level Colonial Theatre in downtown North Canaan; Approx. 400 guests across two primary floors, plus main theatre with structural seating for approx. 120 guests; Street‑front facade includes separate, high‑visibility commercial retail units with immediate income potential
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