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Retail Building with Rental Income

1149 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

For Sale
$988,888

Retail building with rear rental unit and truck parking.

Property Size2,800 SF
Price / SF$353.17
Days on Market234

Property Features for 1149 Raritan Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,800 SF

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: AMERICA AGENCY
Listed By: LOUIS TRENTA
Source: Luminancerealty
Added: Mar 26 Changed: Nov 13 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 7:36PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of AMERICA AGENCY

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Investment Insights

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This commercial property features a retail building with a rear rental unit generating $2,200 per month, which includes heat, while the tenant covers utilities. The rear unit, accessible from the Lexington Avenue side, spans 800 square feet. The building is equipped with hot water baseboard heating controlled by a separate thermostat. The front unit has a wall air conditioner, while the rental unit has separate central air. The owner covers the heat and hot water expenses for the rental unit. The property includes a rear garage, estimated between 800 and 1,000 square feet, with two electric overhead remote-controlled doors and space for four commercial trucks. A 6x8 concrete slab on the side of the building serves as a loading dock for the front unit. A 150 ft radio tower is located in the rear of the building. The rental lease on the rear unit has 18 months remaining before termination. All necessary permits for occupancy have been secured. The building does not have gas, but gas lines are available in the street for hook up.

Key Highlights

  • Rear rental unit generates $2,200/month income.
  • Rear garage provides 800‑1000 sq ft with 2 electric overhead remote controls and 4 commercial truck parking spaces.
  • Environmentally clean building with all approved permits.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$39,965
Cap Rate
4.04%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$799,300 $799.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$570,929 $570.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$444,056 $444.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,800 SF
Gross rent
$60.5K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$1.21/SF
EGI
$57.1K $20.39/SF
− OpEx
−$17.1K −$6.12/SF
NOI
$40.0K $14.27/SF
Area
Middlesex County, NJ
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$799,300
Cap Rate 7%
$570,929
Cap Rate 9%
$444,056

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$570.9K
$499.6K – $666.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,965 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.04%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$731.1K
$639.8K – $853.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,180 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.18%
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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Locksmith Butcher Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,363
Businesses Nearby
29k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 72% Dining 28%
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
8,114 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Lukoil Shops & Services
7,194 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Raceway Shops & Services
7,070 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
5,463 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Mavis Discount Tire Shops & Services
1,144 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 08904, NJ

15,072
Population
6,858
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,373
Density / Sq Mi
$101,991
Median Household Income
$58,786
Median Earnings
$1,881
Median Rent
$463,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Retail space in Middlesex County, NJ

$305 Jul
$216 Aug
$234 Sep
$175 Oct

Properties on Market for Retail space in Middlesex County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail building with rear rental unit and truck parking.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1149 Raritan Ave Highland Park, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $988,888.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rear rental unit generates $2,200/month income.; Rear garage provides 800‑1000 sq ft with 2 electric overhead remote controls and 4 commercial truck parking spaces.; Environmentally clean building with all approved permits.
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