Directly across from "Meriden Green." This mixed-use building presents an exceptional investment and development opportunity in the heart of Downtown Meriden. Situated in a highly desirable and fully walkable neighborhood, the property offers unparalleled access to local amenities, including the train station, municipal parking, and vibrant downtown attractions. The building is vacant and requires a full interior renovation. This blank slate provides an ideal scenario for investors and developers looking to create residential and commercial units, maximizing the potential of its 23,804 square feet of space.
Built in 1870, this gable-roofed Romanesque Revival, 22,856 square foot, historic brownstone was designed by Henry Dudley of New York, known for Gothic Revival churches. Eagerly awaiting an outside-the-box thinker to recreate a new identity, this building has endless possibilities. Bring your own congregation and maintain its current use, or new opportunities await for a wedding venue, event space, beer hall, performance venue, retail space, municipal or medical offices, apartments and more! Move-in ready, this property features a bell tower, pews, stained glass windows, 1966 Austin pipe organ, full commercial kitchen, locked side entrance with offices, and several other room spaces. Typically associated with classical architectural styles, the Sanctuary is complete with custom architectural woodwork, arched beams and decorative iron supporting structures adding comfort and elegance. Neighboring are other similar brownstone landmarks including the Meriden Board of Ed, Town Hall, Holy Word Foundation, the Amtrak stationm, and the Meriden Town Green. Meticulous care is evident over the years with a new slate roof, preventative maintenance records, new sidewalks and waterproofing as a testament of the care and devotion to its rich history. A visit is a must to visualize and create new ideas for this space.
The median home value in Meriden, CT is $255,000. This is lower than the county median home value of $326,700. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Meriden, CT is $255,000. Approximately 53.67% of Meriden homes are owned, compared to 38.35% rented, while 7.98% are vacant. Meriden real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Meriden real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Meriden, Connecticut 06450 has a population of 60,790. Meriden 06450 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.37% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.84%.
The median household income in Meriden, Connecticut 06450 is $59,792. The median household income for the surrounding county is $75,043 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Meriden 06450 is 40.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.5 inches per year, with 34.6 inches of snow per year.