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    12-16 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176

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    $45 SF/Yr $6,000/Mo (calc)

    New construction retail space in downtown Melrose, available soon.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    1,600 SF
    Added:
    Mar 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    73
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 8:59 pm

    Property Features for 12-16 Essex St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,600 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2026

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    Listing Contact
    Jason Madden

    Listing agent Jason Madden

    Listing office Pondfield Commercial Group

    Listing date Mar 22, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Brand new construction completed in 2026
    • Prime Downtown Melrose location, across from City Hall and just off Main Street
    • Flexible BA‑1 zoning allows for a variety of commercial uses
    • Open floor plan
    • Benefit from 10'+ ceilings
    • Includes two handicapped bathrooms

    Overview

    This is a new construction commercial unit located in downtown Melrose, across from City Hall and just off Main Street. The unit, which will be available at the end of April, features an open floor plan and 10'+ ceilings. It is fully sprinkled and includes black iron to the roof. There are two handicapped accessible bathrooms. The property is zoned BA-1, which allows for a variety of commercial uses. The property size is 1,600 square feet. The lease will be a triple net lease, with triple net expenses estimated at $7 per square foot (subject to change).
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Melrose
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0652362
    Latitude
    42.4560601

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - New construction retail space in downtown Melrose, available soon.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 12-16 Essex St Melrose, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $45 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Brand new construction completed in 2026; Prime Downtown Melrose location, across from City Hall and just off Main Street; Flexible BA‑1 zoning allows for a variety of commercial uses
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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.

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    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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    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.

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    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

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    • 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
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