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Historic Firehouse Mixed-Use Building

1043 Sumner Avenue Springfield, MA 01118

1043 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, 01118
$599,999
For Sale
$599,999

Renovated historic firehouse with a residential unit upstairs and a ground-floor commercial unit; high ceilings and large windows.

Property Size4,000 SF
Price / SF$149
Days on Market82

Property Features for 1043 Sumner Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,000 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family / 2 Family

Building Details

Year Built
1930
Listing agency RR & Company Realty, LLC
Listed by Roger J. Roberge · License #9505334
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Added: May 1 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:08AM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Fully renovated historic firehouse offered for sale in East Forest Park. The building includes one residential unit upstairs and one commercial unit on the ground level, with multiple options for different uses or adjustments.

Interiors feature high ceilings and large windows throughout, bringing in abundant natural light. A basement of approximately 2,000 square feet provides storage and mechanical space.

The first-floor commercial unit is expected to be vacant. Tenants are currently in place, and please do not disturb them.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated historic firehouse built in 1930 with 1 residential unit upstairs and 1 ground‑floor commercial unit
  • High ceilings and giant windows with lots of natural light throughout
  • Approx. 2,000 SF basement with storage and mechanicals, including a full basement and sump pump

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $100.8k $25.20
− Vacancy −$5.0k −$1.26
EGI $95.8k $23.94
− OpEx −$43.1k −$10.77
NOI $52.7k $13.17
4,000 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$845.8K
$740.1K – $986.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,207 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.87%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$752.4K
$658.4K – $877.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,668 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.78%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.09M
$950.4K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,032 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Cafe & Coffee Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Gym & Fitness Center HVAC Service Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Locksmith Catering Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Renovated historic firehouse with a residential unit upstairs and a ground-floor commercial unit; high ceilings and large windows.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1043 Sumner Avenue Springfield, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated historic firehouse built in 1930 with 1 residential unit upstairs and 1 ground‑floor commercial unit; High ceilings and giant windows with lots of natural light throughout; Approx. 2,000 SF basement with storage and mechanicals, including a full basement and sump pump
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