A 6,738 SF auto garage and office facility at 24 East Aurora St in Waterbury, formerly operated as Tuttle Auto, is offered for sale at $850,000 by Commercial Connection. The corner-lot property sits on 0.76 acres at the East Aurora St / Huntingdon Ave intersection with frontage on both streets (197 ft on East Aurora, 163 ft on Huntingdon).
The 1930-built building combines 3,000 SF of office space with the high-bay shop, four to five overhead garage doors, 11 ft 3 in clear ceiling height, and an asphalt roof replaced in 2023. The sale includes an auto lift and air compressor, making the facility turnkey for an automotive repair, fleet service, used car sales, or contractor operation.
Location: East Aurora St / Huntingdon Ave is in Waterbury’s South End / Brooklyn neighborhood, approximately one mile from Route 8 and a short connection to I-84 for region-wide access. Daily traffic counts run 7,900 ADT on East Aurora and 3,900 ADT on Huntingdon, with consistent neighborhood-trip volume that supports automotive and contractor trade-customer flow.
Market context: Waterbury’s IG (Industrial General) zoning allows automotive repair and service, fleet operations, contractor yards, light manufacturing, distribution, and small-shop industrial uses by right. The 50-plus vehicle parking footprint and corner double-frontage make the site especially attractive for used auto dealers, body shops, towing operations, or any user with fleet storage needs.
Trade area: Waterbury (06708) covers a citywide population of 116,000+ with a working-class trade area that supports dependable everyday-needs automotive demand. Independent neighborhood garages like Tuttle have served this corridor for decades, evidence of stable demand for owner-operator automotive businesses in the city.
Specs: 6,738 SF building (3,000 SF office plus high-bay shop), 0.76 acres, 1930 build with 2023 roof, 4 to 5 overhead doors at 11 ft 3 in clear, IG zoning, auto lift and air compressor included, 50+ surface spaces, dual-street frontage.
Brokered by Commercial Connection, Connecticut commercial real estate, 203-596-7777. Inquire about active Waterbury automotive, contractor, or small industrial listings.
Industrial users evaluating Waterbury will find 6,738 SF at 24 East Aurora 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 Exit 23 (East Main St), ~0.5 mi to I-84 Exit 23; ~1.5 mi to Route 8 Exit 31 provides reliable trucking routes to the regional market.
Flex-space tenants in Waterbury will find 6,738 SF at 24 East Aurora 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. Parking (50+ vehicles) supports both retail-walk-in and back-of-house staff configurations.
Auto-service operators in Waterbury can use 6,738 SF at 24 East Aurora St for repair, detail, tire, or specialty service operations. Bay configuration and outdoor staging area suit a multi-vehicle workflow. Highway access (I-84 Exit 23 (East Main St), ~0.5 mi to I-84 Exit 23; ~1.5 mi to Route 8 Exit 31) 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 06705 East End / Hill area. Auto-service trade area pulls from East End Waterbury, Wolcott, Cheshire.
Growth Indicators
Auto-service operators in steady demand in Naugatuck Valley; turnkey 5-bay structure with included equipment and 2023 asphalt roof shortens path to revenue for incoming operator.
Commercial real estate in Waterbury, Connecticut encompasses retail, office, industrial, multi-family, and land properties available for sale and lease. The 06708 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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