A 25,432 SF industrial building at 131 Freight St in Waterbury is offered for sale at $1,500,000 by Commercial Connection. The building includes a 2,240 SF service-garage component on a 2.37-acre fenced parcel and is currently vacant, offering an owner-occupier or value-add buyer immediate possession.
Location — Freight Street District: the property sits along Freight Street in Waterbury’s West End, the spine of the city’s Freight Street District master plan. Waterbury has invested over $19 million reconstructing Freight Street as a complete street (subsurface utility upgrades, bike side-path, signalization) and the state’s Community Investment Fund 2030 approved an additional $10 million for assessment and cleanup at the adjacent 130 Freight Street site (former Anaconda American Brass, ~20 acres). The corridor is being transformed into a transit-oriented mixed-use district anchored by the Waterbury Train Station, the Naugatuck River Greenway, and a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
Use and zoning context: CBD zoning supports warehousing, light manufacturing, distribution, contractor, fabrication, and flex uses. The 2.37-acre fenced parcel allows for outdoor storage, fleet parking, or future expansion subject to zoning and approvals. The integrated 2,240 SF service-garage component supports operations requiring drive-in vehicle access alongside the main industrial space.
Market: Waterbury (06702) West End / downtown employment cluster: citywide population 114,000+, robust labor pool, mature industrial market with tight large-format vacancy. Direct access to I-84 and Route 8 at the I-84 / Rt 8 interchange ~0.5 mi away places the building in one of central Connecticut’s most-trafficked logistics nodes.
Specs: 25,432 SF industrial + 2,240 SF service garage, 2.37 acres fenced, 1954 construction, 10-14 ft ceilings, CBD zoning, on the Freight Street corridor adjacent to the Anaconda Brass redevelopment site.
Brokered by Commercial Connection, Connecticut commercial real estate, 203-596-7777. Inquire for site plan, building specs, and a tour.
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Industrial users evaluating Waterbury will find 25,432 SF at 131 Freight St positioned for light manufacturing, distribution, or service-trade operations. On-site loading, yard space, and ceiling clear height (as available) support pallet, parts, or fleet workflows. Highway access via I-84 / Route 8 interchange (Exit 22 and Exit 30), <0.5 mi to I-84 Exit 22 and Route 8 Exit 30 provides reliable trucking routes to the regional market.
Flex-space tenants in Waterbury will find 25,432 SF at 131 Freight St adaptable to showroom, light assembly, fitness, recreation, or service-trade use. Open interior floor plates and direct exterior access make it efficient to reconfigure for any of those programs.
Auto-service operators in Waterbury can use 25,432 SF at 131 Freight St for repair, detail, tire, or specialty service operations. Bay configuration and outdoor staging area suit a multi-vehicle workflow. Highway access (I-84 / Route 8 interchange (Exit 22 and Exit 30), <0.5 mi to I-84 Exit 22 and Route 8 Exit 30) drives commuter and regional service traffic.
Nearby Anchors & Retailers
Waterbury is the largest city in central Connecticut, with 114,000 residents and a regional draw that pulls from Naugatuck, Wolcott, Watertown, Middlebury, and Cheshire. The city sits at the I-84 / Route 8 interchange, one of the most heavily-trafficked intersections in the state, making any commercial property here a play on regional traffic counts as much as local ones. Storefronts, medical offices, and industrial flex space all see strong absorption.
3-Mile Radius
Waterbury 06702 West End / Freight Street District. Citywide population ~114,000; daytime population very high due to downtown employment cluster, Brass Mill commercial node, and hospitals. Trade shed for industrial tenants pulls from Greater Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley.
Growth Indicators
Freight Street District is one of Waterbury's largest active redevelopment corridors — $19.1M city-funded complete-street reconstruction (subsurface utilities, bike side-path, signalization) plus $10M Community Investment Fund 2030 grant for brownfield assessment and cleanup at the adjacent 130 Freight St Anaconda American Brass site. Master plan calls for mixed-rate residential, commercial, and industrial uses with TOD anchoring at the Waterbury Train Station. Holding industrial product in this corridor positions a buyer for both near-term industrial use and long-term district appreciation.
Waterbury, CT is home to a diverse industrial real estate market including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, flex space, and distribution centers. Industrial properties in Waterbury benefit from Connecticut's strategic location between New York and Boston, access to major interstates, and a robust transportation infrastructure. The 06702 area offers industrial buildings suitable for light manufacturing, logistics, auto services, and contractor operations.
Commercial Connection represents industrial property owners and tenants across Waterbury and the greater Connecticut market. Contact John Famiglietti at 203-596-7777 to explore industrial space for sale or lease in Waterbury.
Or call directly: 203-596-7777
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