Investment Overview
Historic Church Property | Redevelopment Opportunity | 4.36 Acres in Hartford’s West End
A rare opportunity in one of Hartford’s most prestigious neighborhoods, 235 Scarborough Street offers a unique combination of architectural character, surplus land, and redevelopment potential. Set on an expansive 4.36-acre parcel, this Colonial Revival church building—constructed in 1956 with steel-frame construction—provides a flexible canvas for adaptive reuse or ground-up development.
Whether preserved as a house of worship, transformed into a multipurpose community facility, or reimagined as a residential enclave, the site offers scale, location, and zoning versatility in equal measure. Its generous acreage and prime frontage make it especially attractive for multi-family housing, townhomes, or boutique residential development.
Ideal Uses:
• Continued use as a church or religious institution
• Conversion to a community center, school, or nonprofit headquarters
• Redevelopment into townhomes, apartments, or condominiums (subject to zoning and approvals)
Development Potential:
• Subdivision for townhome or single-family lots
• Adaptive reuse of existing structure into loft-style condominiums or apartments
• Full-site redevelopment for multi-unit housing with integrated green space and amenities
• Suitable for market-rate or mixed-income housing, with strong demand in the surrounding area
This is a legacy property with modern potential—perfect for visionary developers seeking a high-impact site in a coveted residential corridor.
Investment Highlights
- 4.36-acre parcel in Hartford’s prestigious West End, surrounded by historic estates and mature landscaping
- Colonial Revival church building (built 1956) with approx. 6,755 usable SF and steel-frame construction
- Ideal for redevelopment into townhomes, apartments, or condominiums (subject to zoning and approvals)
- Park-like setting with gently sloping terrain, multiple access points, and ample space for parking or green space
- Minutes to Downtown Hartford, Elizabeth Park, and major highways (I-84, I-91)
- Zoning flexibility supports residential, institutional, or mixed-use conversion
- Adaptive reuse potential for loft-style units, community center, or nonprofit headquarters
- Strong demand for housing in the area, with opportunity for market-rate or mixed-income development
- Legacy location with modern upside — ideal for visionary developers seeking scale and character