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Mixed-Use Building with Restaurant Lease

879 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515

879 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06515
$695,000
For Sale
$695,000

Two-story mixed-use building with a ground-level restaurant/bar and a rented two-bedroom apartment above.

Property Size2,714 SF
Price / SF$256.08
Days on Market26

Property Features for 879 Whalley Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,714 SF
Property subtype
2 Family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Seabury Hill REALTORS
Listed by John Hill · License #REB.0795121
Source Lockandkeyre
Added: Jun 26 Updated: Jul 20 at 9:22PM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:13AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property offers ground-floor commercial space and a residential unit on the second floor. The building includes approximately 2,714 square feet across the main and second levels, with an unfinished walk-up attic that provides expansion potential through additional bedrooms and a full bath. The main level is leased to an established restaurant/bar. The second level features a spacious two-bedroom apartment with a five-room layout, including a large carpeted living room, separate dining room, large eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and one full bath. The living room may be used as a third bedroom if needed, and the apartment’s staircase provides access to the unfinished attic.

The property has separate utilities (oil and electric) and includes mid-aged boilers and a newer roof. There is also a large rear parking lot accommodating approximately 6–8 cars.

The second-floor apartment is currently rented for $1,550 per month, and the building presents an income-focused ownership opportunity with commercial and residential components under separate utilities.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑story mixed‑use building (built 1900) with ground‑level restaurant/bar and a rented 2‑bedroom apartment above
  • Building includes 2,714 SF on the main and second floors, plus an unfinished walk‑up attic with expansion possibilities
  • 2‑bedroom apartment features a 5‑room layout with eat‑in kitchen, large carpeted living room, separate dining room, and 1 full bath

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $70.0k $25.80
− Vacancy −$4.8k −$1.75
EGI $65.3k $24.05
− OpEx −$19.6k −$7.21
NOI $45.7k $16.83
2,714 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$652.6K
$571.0K – $761.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,682 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.57%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$636.5K
$556.9K – $742.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.41%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$873.0K
$763.9K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,112 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.79%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

New West Cafe Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Bakery Auto Repair Shop Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Big Box & Wholesale Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-story mixed-use building with a ground-level restaurant/bar and a rented two-bedroom apartment above.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 879 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $695,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑story mixed‑use building (built 1900) with ground‑level restaurant/bar and a rented 2‑bedroom apartment above; Building includes 2,714 SF on the main and second floors, plus an unfinished walk‑up attic with expansion possibilities; 2‑bedroom apartment features a 5‑room layout with eat‑in kitchen, large carpeted living room, separate dining room, and 1 full bath
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