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    56-62 N Water St New Bedford, MA 2740

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    $4,500,000

    Iconic historic property in New Bedford's Historic District.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Apr 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 25 at 6:33 am

    Property Features for 56-62 N Water St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1831

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    Listing Contact
    E. Jeffrey Pontiff

    Listing agent E. Jeffrey Pontiff License #451500777

    Listing office E. J. Pontiff Real Estate

    Listing date Apr 25, 2026

    Source Liongatere

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of E. J. Pontiff Real Estate

    Overview

    Iconic Historic Double Bank Building

    This iconic historic property, known as the Double Bank Building, was built circa 1831. Currently arranged as office space, the property features high ceilings and large open areas trimmed in dark wood and etched glass. The layout presents opportunities for various uses, including retail and gallery space. External access to the lower level and second floor allows for tenanting. The property is located in the center of New Bedford's Historic District within the National Park, across from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, and is situated in an Opportunity Zone.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

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    City
    New Bedford
    County
    Bristol
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.9227074
    Latitude
    41.6357315

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Iconic historic property in New Bedford's Historic District.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 56-62 N Water St New Bedford, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Iconic historical property (Double Bank Building) built circa 1831.; Prime location in New Bedford's Historic District, part of the National Park, and across from the New Bedford Whaling Museum.; Located in an Opportunity Zone.
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    Real Estate License ID: 451500777
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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:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    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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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • 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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