Restaurant building for sale at 245 Danbury Rd (Route 7) in New Milford, CT. The 3,536 SF stainless-steel diner with masonry brick addition sits on 0.35 acres directly on Connecticut’s Route 7 commercial corridor, with traffic counts of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 ADT in this segment.
Built in 1969, the building offers a full commercial kitchen, counter seating, booth seating, and a 3,344 SF basement for storage, prep, and mechanicals. Construction is concrete block with brick / masonry exterior facing, flat roof, gas-fired forced-air heat, and partial central AC (1,584 SF). The property includes 2,500 SF of paved parking and FF&E.
The trade area pulls from New Milford (28,500 residents) plus the surrounding Litchfield County market: Brookfield (17,528, MHI approx $130,000) 5 mi south, Sherman (3,581) 5 mi north, Bridgewater (1,727) 3 mi northeast, Roxbury (2,256) 4 mi northeast, Washington (3,761) 10 mi northeast, and Kent (2,979) 10 mi north. The 15-mile draw extends to Danbury (86,478).
Route 7 is the primary tourism spine connecting the Danbury market to the Litchfield Hills, Lake Candlewood, and northwest Connecticut weekend destinations. Walking-distance retail anchors within 1.5 mi south include Walmart Supercenter, Stop & Shop, Home Depot, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Panera Bread. New Milford Hospital sits 1 mi north and the New Milford Town Green commercial district is 1.5 mi north. I-84 Exit 7 (Brookfield/Danbury) is 8 mi south.
This is a confidential listing offering both the property and the operating business. Asking $1,500,000 for property and FF&E. NDA and proof of funds required before disclosure of financials, equipment list, or operating details. Contact John Famiglietti at Commercial Connection LLC, 203-596-7777.
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Retail operators evaluating New Milford benefit from 3,536 SF at 245 Danbury 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. On-site parking covers 2,500 SF paved (approx 8 to 10 surface spaces), sufficient for daily turnover and peak shopping windows. Highway access (I-84, ~8 mi to I-84 Exit 7 (Brookfield/Danbury)) keeps regional shoppers within an easy drive.
Restaurant operators considering New Milford will find 3,536 SF at 245 Danbury 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. 2,500 SF paved (approx 8 to 10 surface spaces) of dedicated parking handles dinner peaks without spillover. Visibility plus highway proximity (I-84, ~8 mi to I-84 Exit 7 (Brookfield/Danbury)) drives both local repeat traffic and pass-through dining demand.
Special-purpose buyers evaluating New Milford can put 3,536 SF at 245 Danbury 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
Connecticut's New Milford market combines a reliable household base, strong regional highway connectivity, and a stable retail and service trade tied to its surrounding communities. Commercial properties here benefit from the state's consistent demographics, long-tenured tenant culture, and proximity to the New York and Boston metro corridors.
3-Mile Radius
New Milford (06776) plus Litchfield County trade area: New Milford 28,500, Brookfield 17,500 (MHI $130K) 5 mi south, plus Sherman, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Kent feeders; 15-mi draw to Danbury (86,500).
Growth Indicators
Route 7 corridor in New Milford continues attracting national retail and food-service tenants; Litchfield Hills tourism supports weekend and seasonal traffic.
Commercial real estate in New Milford, Connecticut encompasses retail, office, industrial, multi-family, and land properties available for sale and lease. The 06776 market benefits from Connecticut's strategic location, strong demographics, and established business infrastructure. New Milford 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 New Milford and communities statewide. Contact John Famiglietti at 203-596-7777 to explore commercial property opportunities in New Milford, CT.
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