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    21 Hickory Drive, Waltham, MA 02451

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    Class A life science space for rent in Waltham, MA.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    24,057 SF
    Added:
    Nov 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    181
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:23 pm

    Property Features for 21 Hickory Drive

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    24,057 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

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    Eric Smith
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    Listing office CBRE | Boston

    Listing date Nov 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Class A life science conversion project.
    • Located in Waltham's established life science corridor.
    • Recent full conversion from office to life science use with infrastructure upgrades.
    • GENESIS spec program for speed to occupancy.
    • Premier suburban Boston market location in Waltham, MA.
    • Fantastic visibility and convenient access to Route 128 and Mass Pike.

    Overview

    GENESIS 21 Hickory is a Class A life science conversion project situated in Waltham's established life science corridor. The property, located at 21 Hickory Drive, Waltham, MA, 02451, recently underwent a full conversion from office to life science use, including main infrastructure upgrades. The GENESIS spec program will be implemented at the project, catering to the expanding market with speed to occupancy. The property is located in the premier suburban Boston market of Waltham, MA, directly along Route 128, approximately one mile south of the Waltham Woods and Bay Colony office parks. The site's location has visibility along Route 128 and offers convenient access to the Mass Pike. The property size is 24057 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Naveris Corporate Office Meditech (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electric Vehicle Charging ... Electric Vehicle Charging Station Immunitas Therapeutics Corporate Office

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Waltham
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.2631
    Latitude
    42.3861

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Class A life science space for rent in Waltham, MA.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 21 Hickory Drive Waltham, MA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Class A life science conversion project.; Located in Waltham's established life science corridor.; Recent full conversion from office to life science use with infrastructure upgrades.
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    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

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    • 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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • 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

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