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    281 Essex Street, Millburn, NJ 07041

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    For Lease
    $4,800 /Mo

    Free-standing building in downtown Millburn's B4 Business Zone.

    Type:Commercial
    Lot size:
    0.11 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 4, 2025
    Days on Market:
    198
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:24 pm

    Property Features for 281 Essex Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.11 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    JOANNA PARKER-LENTZ

    Listing agent JOANNA PARKER-LENTZ

    Listing office COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Listing date Nov 4, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Millburn location in B4 Business Zone.
    • Bright, open layout with large windows and natural light.
    • Versatile space suitable for various retail and service businesses.
    • Additional basement space for storage or back‑office use.
    • Free‑standing building offering strong visibility.
    • Permitted uses include retail, cafes, salons, offices, and galleries.

    Overview

    Located at 281 Essex Street in downtown Millburn, this free-standing building offers an exceptional retail leasing opportunity within the B4 Business Zone. The expansive and versatile space features a bright, open layout enhanced by large windows that provide ample natural light and maximize visibility. Additional basement space is included, suitable for storage, inventory, or back-office functions, offering enhanced functionality and flexibility. The property's prime downtown location ensures outstanding business exposure and accessibility. The B4 zoning permits a wide array of uses, including retail shops and boutiques, cafes, personal service establishments such as salons or fitness studios, real estate offices, and art galleries or showrooms. This property is an ideal location to establish or expand your business within a desirable commercial corridor.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    The Book House (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Millburn
    County
    Essex
    State
    New Jersey
    Longitude
    -74.3087
    Latitude
    40.7244

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Free-standing building in downtown Millburn's B4 Business Zone.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 281 Essex Street Millburn, NJ.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $4,800 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Millburn location in B4 Business Zone.; Bright, open layout with large windows and natural light.; Versatile space suitable for various retail and service businesses.
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    JOANNA PARKER-LENTZ
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
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    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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