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970-992 Poquonnock Rd
Groton, CT 06340
MarketPlace Plaza · Property For Lease
HIGHLIGHTS
- Inline shell space, formerly occupied by an ice cream shop, offering an open layout, finished drop ceilings, and private restrooms.
- Easily accessible location, just 6 minutes from Interstate 95 and only 9 minutes from Groton-New London Airport.
- Supported by a growing 5-mile population of more than 79,000 who contribute annual consumer spending of over $977 million.
- Prime location along Groton’s primary retail corridor, with prominent signage capturing visibility to more than 14,000 daily vehicles.
- Situated across from Big Y, near traffic-driving brands such as CVS, Planet Fitness, T.J. Maxx, Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s.
PROPERTY FACTS
| Center Type | Strip Center | Frontage | 197’ on Poquonnock |
| Parking | 63 Spaces | Gross Leasable Area | 23,000 SF |
| Stores | 7 | Total Land Area | 2.81 AC |
| Center Properties | 1 | Year Built | 1978 |
| Center Type | Strip Center |
| Parking | 63 Spaces |
| Stores | 7 |
| Center Properties | 1 |
| Frontage | 197’ on Poquonnock |
| Gross Leasable Area | 23,000 SF |
| Total Land Area | 2.81 AC |
| Year Built | 1978 |
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
This incredible leasing opportunity provides a flexible inline shell within a performing shopping center along Groton’s primary retail corridor at 970-992 Poquonnock Road, MarketPlace Plaza. The available space spans a total of 3,500 square feet, with a contiguous 2,500-square-foot space available which can be combined into a single 6,000-square-foot floor plan. Formerly an ice cream shop, the suite will be delivered in shell condition, with a mostly open layout, finished drop ceilings, and private restrooms. The center features a diverse in-place tenancy, including a mix of restaurants, cosmetic services, and one of the area's best-known tattoo studios. This tenant mix lends itself to high foot traffic, especially at lunch and dinner times. MarketPlace Plaza benefits tenants with a prime location just off Poquonnock Road, with convenient access points and signage visible to more than 14,000 daily vehicles. The center is well equipped to handle these elevated traffic counts, with on-site parking for 63 vehicles. Ideally situated across from Big Y, the location provides a perfect setting for retail stores, restaurants, and cosmetic or medical services. The surrounding area draws consistent customer traffic from a large number of industry leading retailers, including CVS, Planet Fitness, T.J. Maxx, AutoZone Auto Parts, Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s, alongside numerous popular local establishments. Groton offers a compelling destination for retail businesses, with impressive demographics when looking within 5 miles radius of MarketPlace Plaza. A growing population of over 79,000 lives in the area, wielding an average household income of more than $92,000. These locals form an affluent customer base that contributed annual consumer spending of more than $977 million during 2024, lending strong support for restaurants, retailers, and service-based businesses. Don’t miss the chance to establish a growing business within a high-traffic retail center with the versatile shell suite available at MarketPlace Plaza. Reach out to the Freehold Real Estate Management team to schedule a tour and learn more about this incredible space.
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