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Established Restaurant Business Opportunity
For Sale
$224,900

285 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Turnkey restaurant in Old Wethersfield with strong local customer base.

Property Size825 SF
Lot Size0.37 Acres
Price / SF$272.61
Days on Market252

Property Features for 285 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 825 SF
Lot size 0.37 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Amenities

Central air
Sidewalk
Ceramic Tile Flooring
Doors - under 10 ft
Dry
Ductless Cooling
Level Lot
Lighting
Zoned Heating

Building Details

Year Built 2018
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: VITO CORTESE
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jan 26 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 15 at 3:27AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a well-established restaurant business opportunity situated in Old Wethersfield. The business sale includes a monthly NNN lease of $5,000; the real estate is not included. The operation occupies approximately 825 square feet on the main level, configured for efficient front and back-of-house workflow. An upper-level area, estimated at roughly half the main-level footprint, is used for prep-work, bread production, and storage. The business specializes in authentic, from-scratch Italian cooking, with an established menu featuring Italian deli sandwiches served on house-made bread baked fresh daily, along with pizza, classic Italian comfort foods, daily specials, and prepared meals to go, supporting both dine-in and takeout demand. The space was extensively renovated in 2018, resulting in a modernized build-out and updated infrastructure. The restaurant is fully equipped, and all major equipment is owned outright and included in the sale. Equipment highlights include a Marsal double-deck pizza oven, Empura three-door commercial refrigerator/freezer, gas range, flat-top grill, deep fryer, extensive stainless-steel prep surfaces, commercial sinks, shelving, and dedicated prep and storage areas. It is well suited for an owner-operator or experienced restaurateur seeking an established operation.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey, well‑established restaurant business with strong local and destination traffic.
  • Authentic, from‑scratch Italian cuisine with established menu and house‑made bread.
  • Fully equipped, including Marsal pizza oven and Empura refrigerator/freezer (all equipment owned outright).

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$10,930
Cap Rate
4.86%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$218,600 $218.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$156,143 $156.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$121,444 $121.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 825 SF
Gross rent
$15.8K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.54/SF
EGI
$14.6K $17.66/SF
− OpEx
−$3.6K −$4.42/SF
NOI
$10.9K $13.25/SF
Area
Hartford, CT
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$218,600
Cap Rate 7%
$156,143
Cap Rate 9%
$121,444

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$156.1K
$136.6K – $182.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,930 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.86%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$245.9K
$215.2K – $286.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,214 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Lenoci's Italian Kitchen Restaurant Mediterranean Market Specialty Food Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store HVAC Service Accounting Firm

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

635
Businesses Nearby
157k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Apparel 31% Shops & Services 30% Dining 29% Office Supplies 10%
Marshalls Apparel
48,625 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Shell Shops & Services
17,318 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Staples Office Supplies
16,191 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Panera Bread Dining
15,865 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
13,516 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 06109, CT

27,298
Population
11,833
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
12.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,219
Density / Sq Mi
$118,523
Median Household Income
$70,225
Median Earnings
$1,303
Median Rent
$300,500
Median Home Value
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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?
Conventional restaurant - Turnkey restaurant in Old Wethersfield with strong local customer base.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 285 Main Street Wethersfield, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $224,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey, well‑established restaurant business with strong local and destination traffic.; Authentic, from‑scratch Italian cuisine with established menu and house‑made bread.; Fully equipped, including Marsal pizza oven and Empura refrigerator/freezer (all equipment owned outright).
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