Commercial Building on Route
For Sale
$599,900
892 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842
Free-standing commercial/retail building with visibility and generous lot.
Property Size3,360 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Days on Market124
Property Features for 892 Lafayette Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,360 SF
Lot size
0.50 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial
Building Details
Building Size
3,360 SF
Year Built
1978
Listing Agency:
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
(603) 610-8500
Listed By:
Michael Fecteau
(603) 610-8500
Source:
Elliman
Added: Apr 22
Changed: Aug 9
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:15AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial/retail free-standing building is located in Hampton, NH, on Route 1 (Lafayette Road). The property features good visibility, signage, and a generous 0.5-acre lot. Town water and sewer services are available, as well as natural gas. Previously operated as a doggy day care, flower shop, and Budget Rental Trucks, the space offers options for single or multiple users, suitable for owner-occupied use with rental income. The property is currently vacant and provides ample off-street parking. There is direct access to the lower level from the rear, in addition to access to the main floor from the front street-side door and two side doors. The layout is flexible, with interior access to the lower level from the main floor. The lower level was previously an apartment, and residential owner occupancy is allowed with an owner-operated business upstairs. The property is gutted and ready for customization. The bike score is 40, indicating it is somewhat bikeable, and the walk score is 51, indicating it is somewhat walkable.
Key Highlights
- Prime Route 1 (Lafayette Road) location with high visibility and signage
- Priced 65K below assessed value
- Generous ½ acre lot with town water & sewer and natural gas
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
$47,501
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
7.92%
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%
$950,020
$950.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$678,586
$678.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$527,789
$527.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,360 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
$72.6K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.7K −$1.40/SF
EGI
$67.9K $20.20/SF
− OpEx
−$20.4K −$6.06/SF
NOI
$47.5K $14.14/SF
Area
Rockingham County, NH
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$950,020
Cap Rate 7%
$678,586
Cap Rate 9%
$527,789
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$678.6K
$593.8K – $791.7K
NOI $47,501 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.92%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$978.8K – $1.31M
NOI $78,305 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
363
Businesses Nearby
11k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 70%
Hotels & Casinos 14%
Shops & Services 8%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 7%
Aroma Joe's
Dining
6,119 visits/mo
0.3 miles
SUBWAY
Dining
1,807 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Best Western Plus The Inn At Hampton
Hotels & Casinos
1,626 visits/mo
0.4 miles
MyEyeDr.
Shops & Services
878 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Johnson Paint, a Ring's End brand
Home Improvements & Furnishings
842 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 03842, NH
16,048
Population
9,978
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
53
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
12.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,254
Density / Sq Mi
$94,433
Median Household Income
$53,533
Median Earnings
$1,679
Median Rent
$491,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Free-standing commercial/retail building with visibility and generous lot.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 892 Lafayette Rd Hampton, NH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Route 1 (Lafayette Road) location with **high visibility and signage**; Priced 65K below assessed value; Generous ½ acre lot with town water & sewer and natural gas
