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    1646 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132

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    $1,099,000

    Iconic Federal-style colonial near public transport and downtown Boston.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    1,913 SF
    Price / SF:
    $574/SF
    Added:
    Mar 29, 2025
    Days on Market:
    441
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:02 pm

    Property Features for 1646 Centre Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,913 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1939

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    Listing Contact
    Condon-Droney Team

    Listing agent Condon-Droney Team

    Listing office Gilmore Murphy Realty LLC

    Listing date Mar 29, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location: Conveniently situated on the bus line, a 3‑minute walk to the commuter rail, and a short drive to Faulkner Hospital and downtown Boston.
    • Flexible Usage: Adaptable for residential or professional use with City approval.
    • Ample Parking: On‑property parking for 6+ vehicles with expansion potential.
    • Expansive Space: Features an open first floor, conference room, offices, and finished basement with room for expansion.
    • Historic Charm: Iconic Federal‑style colonial with timeless appeal.
    • Additional Storage: Includes a walk‑up attic and underground garage storage area.

    Overview

    This historic Federal-style colonial, an iconic West Roxbury landmark, is situated just outside the vibrant business district. Conveniently located on the bus line and a 3-minute walk to the commuter rail, it is also a short drive to Faulkner Hospital and downtown Boston. The property, originally a single-family residence before 1991, has been used as a law firm. The property offers possibilities as a professional space or a home. With city approval, converting the property back to residential use or adapting it for another professional use is possible. The expansive 1st floor features an open area, a conference room, an office, two 1/2 baths, and a kitchenette. The 2nd floor includes 2 large offices and a full bath. The finished basement offers office space with room for expansion and storage, as well as a walk-up attic. An underground garage and storage area are included. On-property parking is available for 6+ vehicles with expansion potential. The property size is 1913 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    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 $96.4k $50.40
    − Vacancy −$21.2k −$11.09
    EGI $75.2k $39.31
    − OpEx −$18.8k −$9.83
    NOI $56.4k $29.48
    1,913 SF · lease $50.40/SF/yr · vacancy 22.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $805.8K
    $705.0K – $940.1K (±1% cap)
    NOI $56,403 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.13%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.43M
    $1.25M – $1.67M (±1% cap)
    NOI $100,272 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.12%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Boston
    County
    Suffolk
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0964
    Latitude
    42.3256

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Iconic Federal-style colonial near public transport and downtown Boston.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 1646 Centre Street Boston, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,099,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location: Conveniently situated on the bus line, a 3‑minute walk to the commuter rail, and a short drive to Faulkner Hospital and downtown Boston.; Flexible Usage: Adaptable for residential or professional use with City approval.; Ample Parking: On‑property parking for 6+ vehicles with expansion potential.
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