Retail Investment Opportunity in
For Sale
$1,250,000
117-121 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Retail property in Belmont, MA, offering long-term investment potential.
Property Size3,392 SF
Price / SF$368.51
Days on Market375
Property Features for 117-121 Trapelo Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,392 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$15,206
Amenities
Rubber Roof
Building Details
Year Built
1920
Listing Agency:
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 375-6900
Listed By:
Albert Bouchie · License #9522540
Source:
Corcoran
Added: Aug 4, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 11:55AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property located at 117-121 Trapelo Rd in Belmont, MA, presents a retail investment opportunity. Constructed in 1920, the building has a size of 3,392 square feet and is zoned LB1. The property is currently 100% occupied, offering stability and potential for long-term returns in the Belmont area.
Key Highlights
- Prime investment opportunity in the thriving Belmont area.
- 100% occupancy, ensuring immediate income.
- Zoned LB1, suitable for retail and street retail investors.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$48,753
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.90%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$975,060
$975.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$696,471
$696.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$541,700
$541.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,392 SF
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.
Gross rent
$74.5K $21.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$1.43/SF
EGI
$69.6K $20.53/SF
− OpEx
−$20.9K −$6.16/SF
NOI
$48.8K $14.37/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$21.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$975,060
Cap Rate 7%
$696,471
Cap Rate 9%
$541,700
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$696.5K
$609.4K – $812.6K
NOI $48,753 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.90%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.01M
$1.76M – $2.34M
NOI $140,564 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
816
Businesses Nearby
25k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 72%
Shops & Services 25%
Beauty & Spa 2%
Starbucks
Dining
9,892 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Dunkin' Donuts
Dining
8,292 visits/mo
0.3 miles
The UPS Store
Shops & Services
3,227 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Cambridge Trust
Shops & Services
1,685 visits/mo
0.4 miles
M&T Bank
Shops & Services
1,487 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 02478, MA
27,286
Population
10,811
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
80%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
4.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,932
Density / Sq Mi
$177,790
Median Household Income
$95,206
Median Earnings
$2,382
Median Rent
$1,108,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail property - Retail property in Belmont, MA, offering long-term investment potential.
Where is this retail property located?
The property is located at 117-121 Trapelo Rd Belmont, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime investment opportunity in the thriving Belmont area.; 100% occupancy, ensuring immediate income.; Zoned LB1, suitable for retail and street retail investors.
