Mixed-Use Property on Route
For Sale
$295,000
388 Palmer Rd, Ware, MA 01082
Two-building mixed-use property near shopping center and rail trail.
Property Size2,061 SF
Lot Size2.86 Acres
Price / SF$143.13
Days on Market638
Property Features for 388 Palmer Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,061 SF
Lot size
2.86 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial/Industrial
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,836
Building Details
Year Built
1977
Listing Agency:
Pioneer CRE
(413) 459-0570
Listed By:
Paul Bongiorni · License #REB.0793882
(413) 459-0570
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Nov 9, 2024
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Apr 6 at 3:31AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This unique two-building mixed-use property is located on busy Route 32 in Ware, near the Palmer town line and approximately ¼ mile from Gibbs Crossing, a 502,000 square foot shopping center featuring Wal-Mart and Lowe’s. The property includes a plus or minus 1,200 square foot retail or office building and a plus or minus 861 square foot warehouse with an overhead door and loading platform. The parcel is approximately 2.85 acres. This property presents an investment, owner-occupant, or potential redevelopment opportunity with high visibility on a commercial corridor. It is located approximately 5.5 miles from the Palmer Massachusetts Turnpike interchange and 2.8 miles from downtown Ware. The property is also close to the Ware Mass Central Rail Trail entrance, part of a planned 104-mile recreational trail from Boston to Northampton.
Key Highlights
- High visibility location on busy Rt. 32 commercial corridor.
- Mixed‑use property with retail/office building (+/-1,200 SF) and warehouse (+/-861 SF) with overhead door and loading platform.
- Proximity to Gibbs Crossing shopping center (¼ mile) featuring Wal‑Mart and Lowe’s.
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
$25,863
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
8.77%
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%
$517,260
$517.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$369,471
$369.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$287,367
$287.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,061 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
$32.9K $15.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$1.20/SF
EGI
$30.4K $14.76/SF
− OpEx
−$4.6K −$2.21/SF
NOI
$25.9K $12.55/SF
Area
Hampshire County, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$15.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
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%
$517,260
Cap Rate 7%
$369,471
Cap Rate 9%
$287,367
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$924.3K
$808.8K – $1.08M
NOI $64,703 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.93%
Second Best
Retail
$604.7K
$529.1K – $705.5K
NOI $42,329 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.35%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.46M
NOI $87,858 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 29.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
71
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 01082, MA
10,565
Population
5,021
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
47.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
225
Density / Sq Mi
$71,023
Median Household Income
$49,991
Median Earnings
$1,049
Median Rent
$271,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-building mixed-use property near shopping center and rail trail.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 388 Palmer Rd Ware, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High visibility location on busy Rt. 32 commercial corridor.; Mixed‑use property with retail/office building (+/-1,200 SF) and **warehouse (+/-861 SF) with overhead door and loading platform.**; Proximity to Gibbs Crossing shopping center (¼ mile) featuring Wal‑Mart and Lowe’s.
