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West Haven Development Opportunity
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$1,900,000

340 Front Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

3.01 acres with approved plans for industrial and storage.

Property Size5,500 SF
Lot Size3.01 Acres
Price / SF$345.45
Days on Market168

Property Features for 340 Front Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,500 SF
Lot size 3.01 Acres
Property subtype Industrial
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: Tom Cavaliere · License #REB.0110396
Source: Cbcworldwide
Added: Mar 5 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 7:45AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3.01-acre property in West Haven presents a development opportunity. It includes a 5,500-square-foot warehouse/office building and has an approved site plan for industrial, warehouse, or flex use. The site is approved for two additional high-bay buildings, one measuring 12,000 square feet and the other 10,800 square feet. A conceptual plan also allows for a 17-unit self-storage facility and covered RV storage for over 30 vehicles. The seller offers build-to-suit options and leased space at $17 per square foot modified gross. The property is located one block from the University of New Haven and is near I-95, the West Haven Train Station, Yale West Campus, and the Port of New Haven. It features front and rear access and visibility in a growing commercial corridor.

Key Highlights

  • Approved site plan for industrial, warehouse, or flex use with existing 5,500 SF warehouse/office.
  • Approved for two additional high‑bay buildings (12,000 SF and 10,800 SF).
  • Excellent location: one block from the University of New Haven and close to I‑95, West Haven Train Station, Yale West Campus, and the Port of New Haven.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$63,954
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,080 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$913,629 $913.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$710,600 $710.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,500 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$79.2K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.0K −$0.72/SF
EGI
$75.2K $13.68/SF
− OpEx
−$11.3K −$2.05/SF
NOI
$64.0K $11.63/SF
Area
New Haven, CT
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,279,080
Cap Rate 7%
$913,629
Cap Rate 9%
$710,600

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Warehouse
$913.6K
$799.4K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,954 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.37%
Second Best
Self Storage
$797.9K
$698.2K – $930.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,856 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.94%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.77M
$1.55M – $2.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $123,845 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

LGE Services, LLC General Contractor Soba Express Trucking Trucking Company West Rock Sealing ... General Contractor

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Computer & Electronic Repair Cafe & Coffee Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

650
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 06516, CT

55,584
Population
21,884
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
10.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,147
Density / Sq Mi
$73,566
Median Household Income
$41,123
Median Earnings
$1,389
Median Rent
$265,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019
4.6% 2020
3.2% 2021
3.3% 2022
5.3% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - 3.01 acres with approved plans for industrial and storage.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 340 Front Ave West Haven, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approved site plan for industrial, warehouse, or flex use with existing 5,500 SF warehouse/office.; Approved for two additional high‑bay buildings (12,000 SF and 10,800 SF).; Excellent location: one block from the University of New Haven and close to I‑95, West Haven Train Station, Yale West Campus, and the Port of New Haven.
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