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    85 School Ground Rd, Branford, CT 06405

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    For Sale
    $799,999

    Well-maintained, renovated office building with expansion potential.

    Type:Commercial
    Lot size:
    1.75 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    59
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 10 at 9:23 am

    Property Features for 85 School Ground Rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    1.75 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1925

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    Listing Contact
    Dotty Owens

    Listing agent Dotty Owens

    Listing office Sunset Creek Realty, LLC

    Listing date Mar 24, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location at the corner of School Ground Road and Branford Road on 1.75 acres.
    • Versatile building suitable for medical offices, separate businesses, or office space with expansion potential.
    • Ten total units, with renovated and vacant units on the first floor and mostly rented units on the second floor (furnishings optional).
    • Significant recent renovations including a new roof, sewer line, oil tank, bathrooms, and A/C unit (all since 2022) and a hot water heater (2025).
    • Updated mechanical systems and electrical service.
    • Full walk‑out basement and two central air systems.

    Overview

    Located at the corner of School Ground Road and Branford Road, this building is situated on 1.75 acres. The property is suitable for doctors' or medical offices, separate businesses, or general office space. Expansion possibilities exist, subject to Town Hall Zoning Department approval. The building has been well-maintained and renovated, with many mechanical systems updated or replaced in recent years. There are 10 units in total. The first floor contains four renovated units, all of which are currently vacant. The second floor has five units, four of which are currently rented and furnished; furnishings can remain or be removed. The property utilizes oil heat and has two central air systems. A full walk-out basement is present. Since 2022, improvements include a new roof, sewer line, oil tank, bathrooms, and A/C unit. The hot water heater was replaced in 2025, and the electrical system has been updated. The property is serviced by UI for electricity. Water and sewer services are provided by the town of North Branford. The sewer bill is approximately $500.
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    City
    Branford
    County
    New Haven
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -72.7709047
    Latitude
    41.3050561

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Well-maintained, renovated office building with expansion potential.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 85 School Ground Rd Branford, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $799,999.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location at the corner of School Ground Road and Branford Road on 1.75 acres.; Versatile building suitable for medical offices, separate businesses, or office space with expansion potential.; Ten total units, with renovated and vacant units on the first floor and mostly rented units on the second floor (furnishings optional).
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • 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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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