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    78 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820

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    Fully operational cafe business for sale in Darien Commons.

    Type:Business for Sale
    Property size:
    1,570 SF
    Price / SF:
    $317/SF
    Added:
    Mar 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    67
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 19 at 10:24 pm

    Property Features for 78 Heights Rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,570 SF
    Property subtype
    Business for Sale

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2022

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    Listing Contact
    Bryan Lanza
    Bryan Lanza

    Listing agent Bryan Lanza License #NY 10401287317

    Listing office Christie’s International Real Estate

    Listing date Mar 10, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Darien Commons, a vibrant lifestyle retail destination.
    • Exceptional visibility and high foot traffic, directly across from the Noroton Heights Metro‑North Train Station.
    • Fully built‑out and equipped café, a turnkey opportunity with approximately $1,000,000 invested.
    • High‑end commercial kitchen equipment including Rational ovens and a Nor‑Lake walk‑in freezer/refrigeration system.
    • Large outdoor seating area (approximately 30 seats).
    • Located within a center anchored by major national brands and surrounded by a strong mix of retailers and dining concepts.

    Overview

    A fully built-out cafe business, Cosmo’s Bagels & Cafe, is available for sale within Darien Commons, a vibrant retail destination in Fairfield County. Located at 102 Heights Road in Darien, Connecticut, the cafe benefits from high visibility and foot traffic, situated directly across from the Noroton Heights Metro-North Train Station, which serves over 300,000 passengers annually. Darien Commons combines retail, dining, wellness concepts, and outdoor amenities, complemented by 122 luxury apartments. The retail space spans more than 110,000 square feet and features architecture with pedestrian-friendly connections. Anchored by Equinox Fitness Club, Walgreens, and JPMorgan Chase, the center also includes retailers, dining concepts, and service providers such as lululemon, Warby Parker, and Sweetgreen. Cosmo’s Bagels & Cafe occupies approximately 1,570 square feet and includes a large outdoor seating area with approximately 30 seats. The interior is designed for efficient cafe operations, with about half the space dedicated to kitchen and production. The cafe is fully vented, operates on natural gas, and includes commercial kitchen equipment, featuring two Rational commercial ovens, a Nor-Lake walk-in freezer and refrigeration system, and a Scotsman commercial ice machine. The lease was originally structured as a 10-year lease with two 5-year renewal options, and is currently one and a half years into the initial term. The current rent, including common area maintenance, is approximately $9,400 per month, or roughly $72 per square foot. The surrounding population within one mile consists of approximately 10,005 residents with an average household income of approximately $335,860 and a median household income of approximately $240,789. Approximately 79% of residents within one mile hold a college degree. This presents an opportunity to acquire a fully operational cafe in an affluent retail environment. Potential exists to increase profitability through expanded catering, increased delivery and online ordering, enhanced coffee and beverage offerings, and targeted service for commuter traffic.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Coffee shops

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

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Zen Cha Matcha — 130 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820
    • Starbucks — 1 West Ave, Darien, CT 06820
    • Roost Kitchen + Coffee — 1950 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820
    • McCafe — I-95 Darien Service Plaza Southbound, Darien, CT 06820
    • Gregorys Coffee — 108 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820

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    City
    Darien
    County
    Fairfield
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -73.4924889
    Latitude
    41.0700225

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Coffee shop - Fully operational cafe business for sale in Darien Commons.
    Where is this coffee shop located?
    The property is located at 78 Heights Rd Darien, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $499,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Darien Commons, a vibrant lifestyle retail destination.; Exceptional visibility and high foot traffic, directly across from the Noroton Heights Metro‑North Train Station.; **Fully built‑out and equipped café, a turnkey opportunity with approximately $1,000,000 invested.**
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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