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Mixed-Use Retail and Residential Building

237 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143

237 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143
$2,475,000
For Sale
$2,475,000

Two street-level storefronts and four leased residential units combine in a mixed-use building with access to major regional routes.

Property Size6,020 SF
Price / SF$411.13
Days on Market36

Property Features for 237 Highland Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,020 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Benoit Real Estate Group,LLC
Listed by Shane Marrion
Source Benoitrealestate
Added: Jun 16 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:40PM Checked: Jul 21 at 1:40PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Offered for sale, 237 Highland Avenue is a mixed-use property totaling 8,176 square feet. The building includes two street-level commercial storefront spaces that are currently occupied by a nail salon and a tailor. It also has four residential units consisting of two one-bedroom apartments, one studio apartment, and one four-bedroom apartment. All residential units are leased through August 2027.

The property is located close to Davis Square and Porter Square, with convenient access to Route 93, Boston, Cambridge, and public transportation.

Group showings and open house only are scheduled for Thurs, June 18 from 12:00–1:00 pm, Fri, June 19 from 12:00–1:00 pm, Sat, June 20 from 12:00–1:30 pm, and Sun, June 21 from 12:00–1:30 pm.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use building with 2 street‑level commercial storefronts plus 4 residential units
  • Commercial storefronts are currently leased to a nail salon and a tailor
  • Residential unit mix: two 1‑bedroom apartments, one studio, and one 4‑bedroom apartment

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $191.4k $31.80
− Vacancy −$9.5k −$1.57
EGI $182.0k $30.23
− OpEx −$54.6k −$9.07
NOI $127.4k $21.16
6,020 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.82M
$1.59M – $2.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $127,385 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.15%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.71M
$1.50M – $2.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $119,778 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.56M
$3.12M – $4.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $249,467 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.08%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Tea Nails Nail Salon Highland Dry Cleaning ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair Accounting Firm Tech Support Center Cosmetic Store Travel Agency Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Two street-level storefronts and four leased residential units combine in a mixed-use building with access to major regional routes.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 237 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,475,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building with 2 street‑level commercial storefronts plus 4 residential units; Commercial storefronts are currently leased to a nail salon and a tailor; Residential unit mix: two 1‑bedroom apartments, one studio, and one 4‑bedroom apartment
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