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Executive Summary

Rare value-add and redevelopment opportunity at one of Montgomery Township's busiest commercial gateways — the high-traffic intersection of Route 206 and County Route 518 (Georgetown Franklin Turnpike), where Route 206 carries on the order of 29,000+ vehicles per day. This 1.55-acre parcel (67,518 SF) offers 300 feet of frontage on Route 518 and sits in the affluent Princeton/Montgomery trade area of Somerset County, one of central New Jersey's strongest and most supply-constrained retail corridors.
The site is improved with a free-standing 6,000 SF masonry building (single story, 60' × 100', built circa 1984) most recently in use as automotive retail. The flexible layout includes an open showroom/retail area, private office, restrooms, and a rear service/warehouse space with drive-in garage-door access and 12'–14' ceilings — letting an owner-user occupy or lease the building and generate income today while planning for tomorrow.
Zoned HC – Highway Commercial, the property supports a broad range of retail, service, and commercial uses. With the building covering only a small fraction of the lot (FAR of just 0.089; 11.3:1 land-to-building ratio), there is exceptional room to expand the existing structure, add an outparcel, or redevelop the site into a small multi-tenant retail center. All public utilities — water, sewer, gas, and electric — are already on site, with paved parking, concrete curbs, Flood Zone C, and no wetlands or environmental hazards noted.
Redevelopment & growth: This is a corridor on the upswing. Montgomery Township has invested in new loop roads at the Route 206 / Route 518 intersection and is advancing a multi-year program to improve traffic flow along the 206 commercial corridor — work tied to nearby retail redevelopment — while NJDOT moves forward with widening Route 206 to two lanes in each direction. The recorded site plan for this parcel also references a future inter-connector roadway linking adjacent commercial lots, and the property has been part of ongoing area planning discussions in this corridor. Buyers should confirm current zoning, permitted density, and any redevelopment or overlay provisions directly with Montgomery Township — but the directional signal is clear: improving access, rising investment, and long-term upside at a hard-corner location.
Whether you're a single-tenant retailer seeking unmatched visibility, an owner-user who wants to occupy now, or a developer assembling a small center in a high-barrier, high-income market, 990 County Route 518 delivers location, flexibility, and a genuine redevelopment path in one of NJ's most desirable suburban submarkets.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Sale Conditions
Build to Suit
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Freestanding
Building Size
6,000 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1984
Price
$1,661,436 CAD
Price Per SF
$276.91 CAD
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.09
Lot Size
1.55 AC
Zoning
HC - Montgomery's HC zone allows retail sale of goods and services, banks including drive-in facilities, and offices and office buildings, plus restaurants
Parking
22 Spaces (3.66 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
300’ on 518
Somewhat walkable
30/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Fairly bikeable
40/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Orangetheory Fitness
Starbucks
Santander Bank
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Shoprite
Bank of America
PNC Bank
Chase Bank
TD Bank

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
13-28005-0000-00059
Land Assessment
$264,861 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$0 CAD
Total Assessment
$264,861 CAD
  • Listing ID: 40756542

  • Date on Market: 2026-06-02

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 990 Route 518, Skillman, NJ 08558

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