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Posted: August 15, 2025
New England Retail Properties sells former Smithland Supply for $3.2 million to Van Wilgen Garden Mart
Southington, CT Matt Halprin president of New England Retail Properties, Inc. has completed the $3.2 million sale of the former Smithland Supply Pet & Garden Center at 1198 Queen St. The property sold to Van Wilgen Garden Mart.
Van Wilgen Garden Mart is a family-owned multi-unit garden center founded in 1920. They have locations in Branford, North Branford, Clinton, Old Saybrook, and Guilford.
The former Smithland fits their profile of strong locations servicing their communities. The property was owned by an investment group out of New York .
Smithland had operated 15 locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts and closed the end of June 2025.
New England Retail Properties, Inc. was the exclusive broker for the owners.
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