Search
Former Sears Anchor Shopping Center
For Sale
Contact for pricing

470 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

Unleased anchor-box and auto-center property attached to a super-regional mall.

Property Size121,141 SF
Lot Size7.74 Acres
Days on Market15

Property Features for 470 Lewis Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 121,141 SF
Total Parking Spaces 830
Lot size 7.74 Acres
Property subtype Retail
Zoning C-2 General Commercial
Investment Type Redevelopment

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Buildings 2
Stories 2
Tenancy Single
Listing Agency: Atlantic Capital Partners
Listed By: Jordan Gomez · License #139276
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Aug 10 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 7:34AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Atlantic Capital Partners

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 121,141-square-foot commercial property comprises a former Sears anchor box and auto center. The improvements are currently free of tenant leases and are zoned C-2 General Commercial, supporting consideration of re-leasing or redevelopment within an established retail setting.

The property is attached to Meriden Mall, a 900,000-square-foot super-regional mall, and benefits from direct access via I-691 and US Route 5. The 7.74-acre site is positioned at the intersection of two major Connecticut corridors. Within three miles, the surrounding population is 59,839 residents, increasing to 103,071 within five miles; average household incomes are $93,887 and $114,441, respectively.

Key Highlights

  • 121,141‑square‑foot former Sears anchor box and auto center
  • 7.74‑acre site attached to Meriden Mall
  • Property is unencumbered by tenant leases

Property Analytics

Current Use

T.J. Maxx Department Store FYE Electronics & Wireless Store Michaels Jewelers (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kay Jewelers (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Meriden Family Dental Dental Office

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply Skin Care Clinic HVAC Service Garden Center

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

Lease Details

Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

745
Businesses Nearby
161k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Superstores 45% Apparel 30% Groceries 15% Shops & Services 10%
Target Superstores
72,144 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Boscov's Apparel
46,911 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Aldi Groceries
23,373 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
15,833 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Men's Wearhouse Apparel
2,179 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 06451, CT

24,894
Population
11,004
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
9.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,540
Density / Sq Mi
$68,081
Median Household Income
$44,681
Median Earnings
$1,207
Median Rent
$223,400
Median Home Value

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
Rey
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Proactiv Automated Kiosk 470 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
  • Castle View Plaza 500 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451, United States
  • Lincoln Plaza 311 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
  • Spencer Gifts Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
  • Chamberlain Plaza 495 chamberlain hwy, meriden, ct 06451

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Unleased anchor-box and auto-center property attached to a super-regional mall.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 470 Lewis Avenue Meriden, CT.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 121,141‑square‑foot former Sears anchor box and auto center; 7.74‑acre site attached to Meriden Mall; Property is unencumbered by tenant leases
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message