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    68 Leonard St Retail 5, Belmont, MA 02478

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    $1,500 /Mo

    First-floor suite with its own entrance and signage, positioned within a multi-tenant retail and office setting.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Jun 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
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    Jun 6 at 5:53 am

    Property Features for 68 Leonard St Retail 5

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1960

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    Listing Contact
    Joseph Senna

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    Listing date Jun 3, 2026

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    HighLights

    • First‑floor small retail/office unit with its own entrance and signage
    • Located in a multi‑tenant retail and office setting, joined with other neighborhood businesses
    • Within one block of shops, banks, restaurants, CVS, and public transit
    • Public transit to North Station and Harvard Square
    • WalkScore 82 (very walkable) and BikeScore 57 (bikeable), with TransitScore 41

    Overview

    This small first-floor retail/office unit is set back from the street but includes signage and its own dedicated entrance. The space is configured for both storefront retail use and office use, making it suitable for neighborhood services that benefit from direct after-hours access and street-facing identification.

    The suite is located in a shopping environment that includes nearby occupants such as Chocolate Dream, Yes! Eco Source, and Belmont Voice, along with other retail and office businesses. It sits within about one block of shops, banks, restaurants, CVS, and public transit options serving both North Station and Harvard Square. The area is described as very walkable, with bikeable and some transit access.

    For tenants, this layout can work well for a small retail operator or a professional office looking for a street-identified presence while sharing a stable neighborhood commercial mix. Being on the first floor with its own entrance supports straightforward customer or client arrival.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Orla Baker Dental Office The Red Wagon Clothing & Fashion Store Manuela P. Mcshane, ... Counselor Olga Popova, LICSW Foster Care Service

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Belmont
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.1755076
    Latitude
    42.3978927

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - First-floor suite with its own entrance and signage, positioned within a multi-tenant retail and office setting.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 68 Leonard St Retail 5 Belmont, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $1,500 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: First‑floor small retail/office unit with its own entrance and signage; Located in a multi‑tenant retail and office setting, joined with other neighborhood businesses; Within one block of shops, banks, restaurants, CVS, and public transit
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    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)

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    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

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