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    163-179 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143

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    $2,900,000

    Fully occupied, multi-tenant retail property in high-visibility Somerville location.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    10,848 SF
    Lot size:
    0.18 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $267/SF
    Added:
    Jan 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    134
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 21 at 6:12 am

    Property Features for 163-179 Washington Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    10,848 SF
    Lot size
    0.18 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1890

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    Listing Contact
    The Toland Team

    Listing agent The Toland Team

    Listing office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    Listing date Jan 23, 2026

    Source Stevebremis

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    HighLights

    • Fully occupied, multi‑tenant retail asset providing stabilized income.
    • High‑visibility corner location on well‑traveled Washington Street.
    • Located in the Union Square area, near Union Square Station (Green Line).
    • MR5 zoning district allows for future repositioning or redevelopment opportunities.
    • Total of 10,848 SF (gross area) on a 7,683 SF lot.
    • Proximity to Twin City Plaza and Assembly Square.

    Overview

    Located at 163-179 Washington St in Somerville, this fully occupied, multi-tenant retail asset features four street-level storefronts. The property occupies a high-visibility corner position along Washington Street. The building has a gross area of 10,848 square feet on a 7,683 square foot lot. Situated in the Union Square area, the property is approximately 0.4 miles from Union Square Station on the Green Line and 0.6 miles from Twin City Plaza, with Assembly Square approximately 1.8 miles away. The site is within the City's MR5 zoning district, which may provide long-term optionality for investors considering future repositioning or redevelopment, subject to buyer due diligence and required approvals. This property offers an opportunity to secure stabilized storefront occupancy and a prominent corridor presence in Somerville.

    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 $238.2k $21.96
    − Vacancy −$15.5k −$1.43
    EGI $222.7k $20.53
    − OpEx −$66.8k −$6.16
    NOI $155.9k $14.37
    10,848 SF · lease $21.96/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $2.23M
    $1.95M – $2.60M (±1% cap)
    NOI $155,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.38%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $6.42M
    $5.62M – $7.49M (±1% cap)
    NOI $449,538 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.50%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Somerville
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0904269
    Latitude
    42.3802067

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Fully occupied, multi-tenant retail property in high-visibility Somerville location.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 163-179 Washington Street Somerville, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,900,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Fully occupied, multi‑tenant retail asset providing stabilized income.; High‑visibility corner location on well‑traveled Washington Street.; Located in the Union Square area, near Union Square Station (Green Line).
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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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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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    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.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales 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 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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