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    290 Union St. unit A, New Bedford, MA 02740

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    $2,250 /Mo

    COMMERCIAL - New Bedford, MA

    Lot size:
    0.06 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    61
    Last Refresh:
    May 11 at 8:06 pm

    Property Features for 290 Union St. unit A

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Other
    Property condition
    Under Construction
    Bathrooms
    1
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.06 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025

    Building Details

    Year built
    2026

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    Listing Contact
    Clifford Ponte

    Listing agent Clifford Ponte License #9554597

    Listing office Keller Williams South Watuppa 275 Martine Street, Unit 109, Fall River, MA

    Listing date Mar 12, 2026

    MLS# 73486242

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    HighLights

    • Exceptional visibility and foot traffic at a busy downtown intersection.
    • Equipped with a commercial kitchen setup, ideal for food service or cafe concepts.
    • Generous counter and service areas adaptable for dine‑in, takeout, or retail displays.
    • Strong street exposure and constant pedestrian activity.
    • Flexible space suitable for restaurant, bakery, retail, or other creative concepts.
    • Located in the heart of downtown New Bedford.

    Overview

    Located in downtown New Bedford, this retail unit offers visibility and foot traffic at a busy intersection. The space, full of character and charm, was previously operated as a bakery and restaurant and is equipped with a commercial kitchen setup in the rear. This makes it suitable for food service or cafe concepts. The front of the space features counter and service areas that could be configured for dine-in seating, takeout service, or retail displays. This location provides an environment to grow a business. This flexible space allows you to build to suit your vision for a restaurant, bakery, coffee shop, or specialty retail store. The lot size is 0.0624 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    New Bedford
    County
    Bristol
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.929871
    Latitude
    41.633679

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - Versatile retail unit with high visibility and foot traffic.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 290 Union St. unit A New Bedford, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $2,250 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Exceptional visibility and foot traffic at a busy downtown intersection.; Equipped with a commercial kitchen setup, ideal for food service or cafe concepts.; Generous counter and service areas adaptable for dine‑in, takeout, or retail displays.
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    Clifford Ponte
    Real Estate License ID: 9554597
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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