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Waterfront Mixed-Use Property

294 E Main Street East Brookfield, MA 01515

294 E Main Street, East Brookfield, MA, 01515
$619,000
For Sale
$619,000

Three residential units plus a flexible commercial space on a full-recreational lake, with new septic installation planned.

Property Size3,534 SF
Price / SF$175.16
Days on Market665

Property Features for 294 E Main Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,534 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Houseworks Realty
Listed by Cliff Leinonen & Cindy Leinonen Team
Source Parksquarerealty
Added: Sep 26, 2024 Updated: Jul 22 at 3:57PM Checked: Jul 22 at 3:57PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes three residential units—two 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit—along with a separate flexible commercial space suited for retail, office, or café use. The seller notes that a new septic system will be installed, and that the septic design is on file and approved by the town.

Located at 294 E Main Street in East Brookfield, the property is described as a waterfront asset on Lake Lashaway and positioned on a full-recreational lake. The listing also states the units are currently rented below market and highlights a strong rental history and flexible zoning, offering multiple occupancy or leasing options depending on the buyer’s preference.

Key Highlights

  • Lake Lashaway waterfront property with three residential units (two 1‑bedrooms and one 2‑bedroom) plus a flexible commercial space
  • New septic installation planned; septic design is on file and approved by the town
  • All units are currently rented (reported below market), with potential for increased cash flow

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $76.3k $21.60
− Vacancy −$1.7k −$0.48
EGI $74.7k $21.12
− OpEx −$22.4k −$6.34
NOI $52.3k $14.79
3,534 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 2.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$746.6K
$653.2K – $871.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,259 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.44%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$682.4K
$597.1K – $796.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,771 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,477 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Trolley Stop Restaurant Restaurant

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Real Estate Agency Building Supply Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop Storage Facility Plumbing Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Garden Center Furniture & Home Goods

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Three residential units plus a flexible commercial space on a full-recreational lake, with new septic installation planned.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 294 E Main Street East Brookfield, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $619,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Lake Lashaway waterfront property with three residential units (two 1‑bedrooms and one 2‑bedroom) plus a flexible commercial space; New septic installation planned; septic design is on file and approved by the town; All units are currently rented (reported below market), with potential for increased cash flow
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