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    159 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061

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    For Sale
    $830,000

    Fully leased retail and office property on Route 53.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,546 SF
    Price / SF:
    $326/SF
    Added:
    Jan 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    137
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:07 pm

    Property Features for 159 Washington Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,546 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1800

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    Listing Contact
    Matthew Curran

    Listing agent Matthew Curran

    Listing office Unicorn Realty

    Listing date Jan 5, 2026

    Source Corcoran

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Unicorn Realty

    HighLights

    • Fully leased investment property.
    • Recent improvements including new roof, exterior paint, landscaping, boiler, and 14 KW Generac generator.
    • Excellent visibility and access on Route 53.
    • Ample private parking lot.
    • Additional exterior space for possible expansion.
    • Historic building with storage and individual offices upstairs.

    Overview

    This is a fully leased investment property located on Route 53 in Norwell. The property is a professional retail and office building. The historic building has undergone several recent improvements, including a new roof, full exterior paint, landscaping, a new boiler, and a new 14 KW Generac generator. Previously, the property was used as a Tile and Kitchen design center. There is additional exterior space on the lot that allows for possible expansion. The property features excellent visibility and access, along with a private parking lot. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. The building includes storage space and individual offices upstairs, as well as a 950 square foot unfinished basement. The property size is 2546 square feet.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Office B

    Conservative
    $591.7K
    NOI $53,252 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $760.7K
    NOI $53,252 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $1.07M
    NOI $53,252 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Office B

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $85.5k $33.60
    − Vacancy −$14.5k −$5.71
    EGI $71.0k $27.89
    − OpEx −$17.8k −$6.97
    NOI $53.3k $20.92
    2,546 SF · lease $33.60/SF/yr · vacancy 17.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Office B
    $760.7K
    $665.7K – $887.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $53,252 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.42%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $597.6K
    $522.9K – $697.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $41,832 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.04%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.51M
    $1.32M – $1.76M (±1% cap)
    NOI $105,506 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.71%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail properties & Spaces

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Norwell
    County
    Plymouth
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.8753
    Latitude
    42.1692

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail property - Fully leased retail and office property on Route 53.
    Where is this retail property located?
    The property is located at 159 Washington Street Norwell, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $830,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Fully leased investment property.; Recent improvements including **new roof, exterior paint, landscaping, boiler, and 14 KW Generac generator.**; **Excellent visibility and access on Route 53.**
    (781) 659-2255
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    Listing Contact
    Matthew Curran
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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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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