Two retail pad sites are available for lease at 145-183 Chase Ave in Waterbury, CT through Commercial Connection — 5,000 SF and 10,000 SF pad-ready sites along 290 ft of frontage on Chase Ave with 200-ft depth. CA (Commercial Arterial) zoning supports drive-through, retail, food service, automotive, and quick-service uses.
Joining 7 Brew Coffee — opening July 2026: a 7 Brew Coffee drive-through pad has been leased on this site, with construction underway for a July 2026 opening. The 7 Brew arrival anchors the corner with a high-traffic daily-trip generator, lifting cross-shopping potential for the two remaining pad sites.
Location: directly across from the Brass Mill Commons retail node — Target (935 Wolcott St), Stop & Shop (945 Wolcott St), Taco Bell, McDonald’s — at one of Greater Waterbury’s dominant retail corners. The I-84 / Route 8 interchange and Brass Mill Center mall sit roughly half a mile west, anchoring the area’s regional draw.
Use fit: QSR with drive-through, fast-casual, banking, pharmacy, urgent care, automotive service, fitness, or small-format retail operators all match the site geometry and zoning. The 5,000 SF and 10,000 SF pad options accommodate single-tenant pad concepts up through junior-box anchors.
Market: Waterbury 06704 / Brass Mill area. Citywide population ~114,000; daytime population very high due to Brass Mill Center, Brass Mill Commons, and downtown employment concentration. The 7 Brew lease validates ongoing retail tenant interest in this corner.
Brokered by Commercial Connection, Connecticut commercial real estate, 203-596-7777. Inquire for site plan, rent structure, and build-to-suit options.
Retail operators evaluating Waterbury benefit from 3,000 SF at 145-183 Chase Ave, 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 (Route 8 Exit 31 (Hamilton Ave), ~0.5 mi to Route 8 Exit 31; ~1 mi to I-84 Exit 22) keeps regional shoppers within an easy drive.
Restaurant operators considering Waterbury will find 3,000 SF at 145-183 Chase Ave 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 (Route 8 Exit 31 (Hamilton Ave), ~0.5 mi to Route 8 Exit 31; ~1 mi to I-84 Exit 22) drives both local repeat traffic and pass-through dining demand.
Land buyers in Waterbury will find this parcel positioned for build-to-suit retail, restaurant, office, or mixed-use development. CA zoning permits a range of commercial uses without rezone. Highway access via Route 8 Exit 31 (Hamilton Ave), ~0.5 mi to Route 8 Exit 31; ~1 mi to I-84 Exit 22 supports both pad-site retail and regional service-trade development.
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 06706 Hamilton Park / Brass Mill area. Citywide ~114,000; daytime population very high due to Brass Mill Center, Brass Mill Commons, and downtown employment. Trade shed for retail pulls from Greater Waterbury.
Growth Indicators
Brass Mill commercial node continues to dominate Greater Waterbury retail; 7 Brew Coffee's 2026 entry on this corner is a forward indicator of brand-tenant interest in the corridor. Pad sites in this area command premium pricing for QSR, drive-through, and small-format retail.
Waterbury, CT is a growing market for retail commercial real estate, with storefronts, strip centers, and standalone retail buildings available for lease and sale. Retail space in Waterbury benefits from strong traffic counts, established consumer demographics, and proximity to major Connecticut highways. Whether you're looking for a turnkey restaurant space, a neighborhood shopping center pad, or a freestanding retail building, Waterbury's commercial real estate market offers opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Commercial Connection specializes in retail properties across Waterbury and surrounding communities in the 06704 area. Contact John Famiglietti at 203-596-7777 to discuss retail space availability, lease terms, and market conditions in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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