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    181 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 2139

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    Retail space available in the Novartis research building.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    133
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 8:12 pm

    Property Features for 181 Massachusetts Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Rob Robledo
    Rob Robledo

    Listing agent Rob Robledo License #0777085

    Listing office CBRE | Boston

    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    Overview

    Prime Retail Space in Cambridge

    This property offers 1,876 square feet of retail space. It is located on the street level of the 850,000 square foot Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The property is situated across the street from the Novartis global research headquarters.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Saloniki Greek Restaurant Novartis Pharmaceuticals Factory Oath Pizza - Central ... Restaurant

    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.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cambridge
    County
    Suffolk
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0959
    Latitude
    42.361

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space available in the Novartis research building.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 181 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime retail space in Cambridge, MA; Located on the street level; 1,876 SF of retail space
    (617) 912-6869
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    Rob Robledo
    Rob Robledo
    Real Estate License ID: 0777085
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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:

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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

    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.

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    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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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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