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Posted: April 23, 2008
Lewis of Vidal Wettenstein brokers sale of 50,000 s/f shopping center
The 50,000 s/f Strawberry Hill Shopping Center, located at 420-444 Westport Ave., anchored by Staples and Blockbuster, recently sold to an entity affiliated with Westport-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Robert Lewis, partner in the Westport commercial real estate firm Vidal Wettenstein represented Paragon, while Joseph Breault of M.F. Discala represented the sellers, SH Realty.
Lewis was the sole broker in the sale of 490 and 508 Westport Ave., a 55,600 s/f retail property which is tenanted by The Fitness and Tennis Club and Ski Market. This property was also purchased by an affiliate of Paragon Realty Group in the last quarter of 2007.
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