A 2,258 SF freestanding restaurant building at 1387 Meriden Rd in Waterbury is offered for sale at $485,000 by Commercial Connection. The property currently operates as a Thai restaurant with a full kitchen build-out, providing turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator restaurateur or a buyer continuing the existing concept.
The site sits on a 0.33-acre Business-zoned parcel with 120 ft of frontage on Meriden Rd (State Route 844). Daily traffic counts run 13,700 ADT, capturing strong commute and residential trade flow. City water and on-site septic support food-service operations.
Location: Meriden Rd is one of Waterbury’s primary east-west commuter spines, connecting Waterbury east to Wolcott, Cheshire, and Meriden. The corridor combines residential trade-area drivers with consistent commute traffic, supporting restaurant performance for both lunch and dinner dayparts.
Market: Waterbury (06705) East End / Bunker Hill district covers a citywide population exceeding 116,000 with the immediate trade area pulling from East Waterbury, Wolcott (median income $114K+), and the Bunker Hill / East End neighborhoods. The combination of working-class daily-needs trade and affluent suburban spillover from Wolcott supports a wide range of restaurant concepts and price points.
Use fit: continued restaurant operation (Thai, Asian fusion, or new concept), pivot to QSR / fast-casual, conversion to specialty food service, professional office, or small retail. Business zoning supports a wide range of by-right uses.
Specs: 2,258 SF building (full kitchen build-out), 0.33-acre Business-zoned parcel, 120 ft Meriden Rd frontage, 13,700 ADT, city water + septic, $485,000 ask.
Brokered by Commercial Connection, Connecticut commercial real estate, 203-596-7777. Inquire about FF&E, current operations, and showing availability.
Retail operators evaluating Waterbury benefit from 2,258 SF at 1387 Meriden Rd, supported by direct road frontage and signage visibility from passing traffic. The space suits inline retail, single-tenant operators, or destination retail concepts that draw from a regional trade area. Highway access (I-84 Exit 23 (East Main St), ~2 mi to I-84 Exit 23; ~3 mi to Route 8 Exit 31) keeps regional shoppers within an easy drive.
Restaurant operators considering Waterbury will find 2,258 SF at 1387 Meriden Rd that fits full-service dining, fast-casual, or dual-concept programming. The site supports the kitchen, dining, and parking footprint typical of an established sit-down concept. Visibility plus highway proximity (I-84 Exit 23 (East Main St), ~2 mi to I-84 Exit 23; ~3 mi to Route 8 Exit 31) drives both local repeat traffic and pass-through dining demand.
Special-purpose buyers evaluating Waterbury can put 2,258 SF at 1387 Meriden Rd to work for fitness, daycare, religious, educational, or institutional use. The combination of building footprint and parking capacity supports programs that draw from a wide regional catchment.
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 06705 East End plus Wolcott commuter shed (~16,500). Trade area pulls from East End Waterbury, Wolcott, Cheshire. Working-class to middle-income mix.
Growth Indicators
East Waterbury / Wolcott corridor continues steady restaurant turnover; Rt 69 sees consistent regional commuter traffic; existing full kitchen and Thai operation reduce buildout barrier for the next operator.
Commercial real estate in Waterbury, Connecticut encompasses retail, office, industrial, multi-family, and land properties available for sale and lease. The 06705 market benefits from Connecticut's strategic location, strong demographics, and established business infrastructure. Waterbury offers opportunities for businesses, investors, and developers seeking commercial property in a growing market.
Commercial Connection is an independent Connecticut commercial real estate brokerage serving Waterbury and communities statewide. Contact John Famiglietti at 203-596-7777 to explore commercial property opportunities in Waterbury, CT.
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