South Boston Office Space For
For Sale
$439,000
239 Dorchester Street Unit 1, Boston, MA 02127
1,225 SF office space in a prime South Boston location.
Property Size1,225 SF
Price / SF$358.37
Days on Market214
Property Features for 239 Dorchester Street Unit 1
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,225 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Building Details
Year Built
1930
Listing Agency:
Tucker Real Estate Advisors,Inc.
(603) 828-1384
Listed By:
Evan Nolan
Source:
Stevebremis
Added: Jan 10
Changed: Aug 12
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 8:38AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 239 Dorchester St #1, this 1,225 square foot commercial space is situated in the heart of South Boston, offering visibility and accessibility in an active corridor. The unit features a full bathroom, kitchenette, and a finished basement, providing flexible space. This property is suitable for both owner-users and investors seeking a commercial property in a high-demand South Boston location.
Key Highlights
- Prime South Boston location on Dorchester St, offering excellent visibility and accessibility.
- Rare opportunity to own commercial space in a high‑demand South Boston area.
- 1,225 square foot office space suitable for owner‑users or investors.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$36,118
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.23%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$722,360
$722.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$515,971
$516.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$401,311
$401.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,225 SF
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.
Gross rent
$61.7K $50.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$13.6K −$11.09/SF
EGI
$48.2K $39.31/SF
− OpEx
−$12.0K −$9.83/SF
NOI
$36.1K $29.48/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
22.00%
Lease Rate
$50.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$722,360
Cap Rate 7%
$515,971
Cap Rate 9%
$401,311
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$516.0K
$451.5K – $602.0K
NOI $36,118 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.23%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$917.3K
$802.6K – $1.07M
NOI $64,210 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,887
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02127, MA
37,939
Population
19,495
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
69%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,066
Density / Sq Mi
$156,373
Median Household Income
$85,444
Median Earnings
$2,435
Median Rent
$858,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Boston, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office units - 1,225 SF office space in a prime South Boston location.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 239 Dorchester Street Unit 1 Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $439,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime South Boston location on Dorchester St, offering excellent visibility and accessibility.; Rare opportunity to own commercial space in a high‑demand South Boston area.; 1,225 square foot office space suitable for owner‑users or investors.
