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    56 Franklin St Worcester, MA 01608

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    For Lease
    $25 SF/Yr $5,208/Mo (calc)

    Highly visible 2,500 SF corner storefront in thriving downtown location.

    Property size:
    2,500 SF
    Added:
    Apr 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    12
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 22 at 12:12 pm

    Property Features for 56 Franklin St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,500 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1820

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    Listing Contact
    Fionnula Bohan

    Listing agent Fionnula Bohan

    Listing office Centre Realty Group

    Listing date Apr 22, 2026

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    Overview

    Downtown Worcester Corner Storefront

    Available for lease is a 2,500 square foot corner storefront situated at 56 Franklin Street in downtown Worcester, overlooking Worcester Common. The street-level space features wraparound windows providing natural light and exposure, along with approximately 600 square feet of basement storage. The location benefits from strong foot traffic, proximity to newly constructed apartments, and ongoing development, offering a growing customer base. The space includes a built-in counter and a rear kitchen area with a walk-in cooler. The property is located in an Opportunity Zone and a HUBZone. The location is suitable for various business uses that do not require a commercial hood, as there is no hood in place; coffee shop use is not permitted.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Brew on the Grid Cafe & Coffee Shop

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    City
    Worcester
    County
    Worcester
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.8010462
    Latitude
    42.2613225

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Highly visible 2,500 SF corner storefront in thriving downtown location.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 56 Franklin St Worcester, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $25 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Highly visible 2,500 SF corner storefront overlooking Worcester Common in the heart of Downtown Worcester.; High foot traffic location surrounded by newly built apartments and ongoing development, offering a growing customer base.; Wraparound windows providing excellent natural light and exposure.
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    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

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    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

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    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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