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Property Description
**A RARE INVESTMENT & MIXED-USE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL!** Situated on **1.75 acres at the highly visible corner of School Ground Road & Branford Road**, this unique property straddles **Branford & North Branford** and offers an exceptional combination of **INCOME POTENTIAL, FLEXIBLE SPACE & FUTURE POSSIBILITIES!** The property's versatile configuration offers numerous possibilities: **Residential, Professional or Individual Office Spaces, Medical Offices, or a combination of Residential & Commercial uses**, subject to municipal approvals. **INCOME POTENTIAL IS ALREADY IN PLACE!** The 1st Fl features **4 RENOVATED UNITS**, currently vacant, furnished & ready for occupancy or leasing. The 2nd Fl has **5 UNITS, 4 UNITS ARE CURRENTLY RENTED**. Some units are furnished. The basement offers an additional office, walk-out access & an Overhead Door for convenient deliveries. What makes this property especially exciting is its **FUTURE POTENTIAL**. According to information obtained from the Branford & North Branford Zoning Depts., the property was originally zoned Residential. Buyers may wish to explore opportunities under the **NEW MIXED-USE Guidelines** that became effective July 1, 2026. Possible expansion of the existing building and/or additional development of this 1.75-acre site, subject to all municipal approvals. The Seller has drawings, maps & information regarding zoning discussions & possibilities previously explored by the former owner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 School Ground Rd
General
- Price: $699,000
- Taxes: (July 2026-June 2027)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24190375
- Updated: Today (8/19/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Restrooms: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking: Paved, Parking Lot, Off Street Parking
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Rt. 1 to Rt. 139 to School Ground Rd. Property is on the corner. Rt. 80 to Rt. 139 to School Ground Rd. Property is on the corner.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Natural Gas, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas, Cable
Structural Information
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Overhead Doors: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 2,325
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Current Bldg. Use: Offices
- Year Built: 1925
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Office
- Total Bathrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.75
- Frontage: State Road, Municipal Street
- Present Use: Offices
- Potential Use: Residential and Office Space Combines
- Zoning: IG-1
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Some Wetlands, Sloping Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $55,600
- Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: None
- Property ID: 1069853
Listed by Sunset Creek Realty, LLC, Dotty Owens
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Schools
Schools serving 85 School Ground Rd
School District:Branford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Francis Walsh Intermediate School 185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405 | 5-8 | 1.5 mi |
Mary R. Tisko School 118 Damascus Road, Branford, CT 06405 | PK-4 | 1.7 mi |
Branford High School 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 School Ground Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$699,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 85 School Ground Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,190
-10%
$55,600
28%
2023
$1,329
2%
$43,600
—
2023
$1,303
1%
$43,600
—
2022
$1,284
—
$43,600
—
2021
$1,284
2%
$43,600
—
2020
$1,261
1%
$43,600
2%
2019
$1,247
1%
$42,900
—
2018
$1,229
1%
$42,900
—
2017
$1,221
4%
$42,900
—
2016
$1,176
2%
$42,900
—
2015
$1,155
-13%
$42,900
-15%
2014
$1,328
100%
$50,600
—
2011
—
$50,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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85 School Ground Road, Branford, CT 06405 (MLS# 24190375) is a Commercial property. 85 School Ground Road is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 85 School Ground Road? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Branford? You can browse all Branford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

