2440 Chillum Rd 1,316 SF Retail Building Hyattsville, MD 20782 $1,550,000 ($1,177.81/SF)

.86 Commercial Acres in Prime Location - CS zoning approved 11/10/25 as part of the West Hyattsville Sector Plan. CS allows a broad range of uses—ranging from retail, office, and service businesses to light industrial operations.
2440 Chillum Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Price: $1,550,000 • Lot Size: 0.86 acre
Call 301-946-9600 for details.
Prime Metro-Area Commercial Opportunity
Located in West Hyattsville, just outside Washington, D.C., this prominent .86-acre commercial lot boasts 125 feet of direct frontage on Chillum Road (MD-501) — a busy commuter corridor connecting to Riggs Road (MD-212), New Hampshire Avenue (MD-650), and the DC border. With high visibility and strong traffic counts, the site captures interest from both local residents and daily commuters alike.
?Zoning in Transition: LTO-C to CS
CS Zoning approved 11/10/25 as part of the West Hyattsville Sector Plan. CS zoning allows for a broad range of uses—ranging from retail, office, and service businesses to light industrial operations. This new zoning shift elevates the site’s strategic value, unlocking new possibilities and higher-use commercial ventures. Buyer to verify zoning and use suitability for their business.
?Auto-Service Use: Turnkey Operation
For over 30 years, the site has supported a successful auto-service business under the prior zoning. It currently features:
A single-story office building (1,316 SF)
Two service garage bays, with vehicle lift
Close to 1-Acre Fenced Space for Vehicle & Equipment Storage
This turnkey infrastructure makes the property perfectly suited for auto repair, towing services, or other automotive-related uses. The sale is offered “As-Is,” allowing for immediate business continuation.
Transportation & Market Access
Just 1.5 miles from the West Hyattsville Metro station on the Green and Yellow lines, the property offers exceptional transit connectivity. This site also benefits from excellent local accessibility—within minutes of Fort Totten (multi-line access) and major commuter routes like I-495, creating easy links to D.C., Silver Spring, Takoma Park, and beyond.
The surrounding trade area houses over 150,000 residents within a three-mile radius, complemented by a robust daytime population of professionals and hospital staff from nearby Prince George’s Hospital Center and the University of Maryland campuses.
Investment Highlights
• Substantial lot size – 0.86 acre offers flexibility for future redevelopment or expansion
• Excellent frontage – 125± feet on Chillum Road ensures maximum visibility and signage opportunities
• Existing improvements – garages, lift, office enhance immediate operational readiness
• Parking capacity – fenced lot for vehicles and equipment storage, with potential for more depending on site plan.
• Demographically strong – essential services zone for dense, transit-oriented corridor
• Zoning upside – CS designation allows diversified commercial uses
• Transit-connected – metro station proximity and major routes enhance draw
• As-Is sale – streamlined acquisition with no seller stage customizations
Speculative & Build-to-Suit Possibilities
Beyond its current auto-service use, the flexibility of proposed CS zoning caters to a host of adaptive reuse scenarios:
Industrial/service operations: ideal for logistics, equipment rental, or contractor services
Auto-related operations: parking facility, auto repair, towing, used car sales...
Property Details at a Glance
Feature Description
Parcel Size 0.86 acre
Building Area 1,316 SF (1-story)
Year Built 1940 (with updates)
Zoning CS
Frontage ~125 feet on Chillum Road
Parking Secure gated access and fenced lot for storage
Utilities Public water, sewer, electricity & gas
Traffic Access Direct exposure on MD-501, near MD-212, MD-650
Transit Access 1.5 miles from West Hyattsville Metro; bus lines along Chillum Road
Priced to Move at $1,550,000