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Downtown Exeter Development Opportunity
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$2,990,000
Pending

48 Lincoln St, Exeter, NH 03833

1.5+ acre mixed-use development site in downtown Exeter, NH.

Property Size16,000 SF
Lot Size1.53 Acres
Days on Market131

Property Features for 48 Lincoln St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 16,000 SF
Lot size 1.53 Acres
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Nick Ponte
Source: Elliman
Added: Mar 24 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 9:59AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents a development opportunity in downtown Exeter, New Hampshire. The site, spanning over 1.5 acres, is located within the MUND Overlay District, which supports a mix of residential and commercial development. The property includes a building of over 16,000 square feet that formerly served as a rubber step manufacturing plant in the early 1900s and, for the past 40 years, has been home to the Exeter Handkerchief Factory. The site borders the Amtrak rail line, which provides daily service from Exeter to Boston. It is also located within walking distance of downtown Exeter's shops and restaurants, as well as Phillips Exeter Academy. This property is located in Exeter, one of New Hampshire’s most desirable towns.

Key Highlights

  • Over 1.5 acres in downtown Exeter, NH
  • Located within the MUND Overlay District, allowing mixed‑use development
  • 16,000+ sq ft building with redevelopment potential**

Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $259.2k $16.20
− Vacancy −$20.7k −$1.30
EGI $238.5k $14.90
− OpEx −$89.4k −$5.59
NOI $149.0k $9.32
16,000 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.13M
$1.86M – $2.48M (±1% cap)
NOI $149,040 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.98%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$5.33M
$4.66M – $6.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $372,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store

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

800
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 03833, NH

22,662
Population
9,789
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
48.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
467
Density / Sq Mi
$110,566
Median Household Income
$59,220
Median Earnings
$1,632
Median Rent
$456,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - 1.5+ acre mixed-use development site in downtown Exeter, NH.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 48 Lincoln St Exeter, NH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,990,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Over 1.5 acres in downtown Exeter, NH; Located within the MUND Overlay District, allowing mixed‑use development; 16,000+ sq ft building with redevelopment potential**
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