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Property Description
859 East Main Street presents a premier opportunity for commercial redevelopment within a distinguished historic district. Recently rezoned to MX1, the site is fully approved for a mixed-use project comprising 56 residential apartments and 6 retail spaces. The existing building features impressive ceiling heights, open layouts, several office areas, a large basement, and a fully functional commercial kitchen. Positioned in a bustling downtown corridor with consistent foot traffic and convenient highway access, the property also offers substantial off-street parking. Combining historic charm with modern development potential, this location is ideally suited for a transformative mixed-use project. With the purchase of the building, 42-46 Beach Street will be conveyed, allowing for expansion in your future build-out design. Property is also available for lease.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 859 E Main St
General
- Price: $1,199,999
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24135530
- Updated: 11/26/2025
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Driving Directions: GPS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Gas In Street
- Heating Fuel: Gas In Street
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Gas Available
Structural Information
- Roof: Flat
- Square Feet: 8,454
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Current Bldg. Use: Commercial Building
- Year Built: 1911
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Frontage: Municipal Street
- Present Use: Commercial Building
- Potential Use: 56 Apartments, 6 Retail Storefronts
- Zoning: ORN
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $243,490
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Lead Disclosure, Other
- Property ID: 25868
Listed by Oxford Realty, Ashley Chaia
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Schools
Schools serving 859 E Main St
School District:Bridgeport School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Waltersville School 150 Hallett Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Harding High School 379 Bond Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 859 E Main St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/28/2025
Listed
$1,199,999
33.33%
MLS
10/16/2013
Sold
$900,000
—
Public Record
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 859 E Main St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$17,380
2%
$726,570
—
2023
$16,973
-7%
$726,570
—
2023
$18,339
21%
$726,570
31%
2022
$15,101
1%
$555,800
—
2021
$14,973
2%
$555,800
—
2020
$14,645
—
$555,800
—
2019
$14,645
3%
$555,800
—
2018
$14,190
12%
$555,800
18%
2017
$12,667
27%
$471,080
24%
2016
$9,945
3%
$380,730
—
2015
$9,682
3%
$380,730
—
2014
$9,438
3%
$380,730
—
2011
$9,153
—
$380,730
—
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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859 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06902 (MLS# 24135530) is a Commercial property. 859 East Main Street is currently listed for $1,199,999 and was received on October 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 859 East Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Bridgeport? You can browse all Bridgeport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

