Gothic Church and School
For Sale
$595,000
85 Pulaski Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Historic church plus 1960s school on a corner lot, with approved exception to convert the school to apartments.
Property Size1,920 SF
Lot Size1.50 Acres
Price / SF$27.28
Days on Market92
Property Features for 85 Pulaski Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,920 SF
Total Parking Spaces
50
Lot size
1.50 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Clear Height
30 ft
Building Details
Building Size
1,920 SF
Year Built
1920
Year Renovated
2023
Listing Agency:
Cohen Agency
(860) 482-6864
Listed By:
Christian Marino · License #452508574
(860) 482-6864
Source:
Iverty
Added: Jun 2
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 3:13PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property includes an early 1900s Gothic-style church and a 1960s elementary school building set on a 1.50-acre corner lot. The church totals just over 14,000 square feet, with a first-floor core area of approximately 7,120 square feet and 30-foot ceiling height. A basement is also included at a similar size, with about 70% finished area. The school building is described as approximately 14,688+/- square feet. The site provides about 50 paved, on-site parking spaces and is connected to city sewer and city water, with natural gas available. The property is being sold in an “AS IS and Where IS” condition.
In 2023, the owners received conditional approval by special exception from the Torrington Planning and Zoning to convert the school into apartments. The surrounding neighborhood is described as multi-family homes and small garden-style apartments, with retail, banking, variety of shopping, pharmacies, food venues, and nearby services.
This assemblage is best suited to a builder or investor or other buyer looking to rehab and repurpose the existing educational structure into apartments under the approved conditional exception. The combination of high-ceiling church space, substantial interior volume, and on-site parking supports adaptive reuse planning for multiple end-user or conversion concepts, subject to the buyer’s due diligence and permitting.
In 2023, the owners received conditional approval by special exception from the Torrington Planning and Zoning to convert the school into apartments. The surrounding neighborhood is described as multi-family homes and small garden-style apartments, with retail, banking, variety of shopping, pharmacies, food venues, and nearby services.
This assemblage is best suited to a builder or investor or other buyer looking to rehab and repurpose the existing educational structure into apartments under the approved conditional exception. The combination of high-ceiling church space, substantial interior volume, and on-site parking supports adaptive reuse planning for multiple end-user or conversion concepts, subject to the buyer’s due diligence and permitting.
Key Highlights
- Historic Gothic‑style church (built 1920) plus a 1960s elementary school on a 1.50‑acre corner lot
- 2023 conditional approval by special exception to convert the school into apartments (Torrington Planning and Zoning)
- School building size: 14,688+/- SF; church has just over 14,000 SF total
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
30 ft
Clear height
Yes
Utilities to site
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Trade Area within ½ mile
776
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 06790, CT
35,486
Population
17,109
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
41.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
855
Density / Sq Mi
$69,720
Median Household Income
$40,860
Median Earnings
$1,101
Median Rent
$196,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Historic church plus 1960s school on a corner lot, with approved exception to convert the school to apartments.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 85 Pulaski Street Torrington, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Gothic‑style church (built 1920) plus a 1960s elementary school on a 1.50‑acre corner lot; 2023 conditional approval by special exception to convert the school into apartments (Torrington Planning and Zoning); School building size: 14,688+/- SF; church has just over 14,000 SF total
