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    285 Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085

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    Historic 5,812 SF mixed-use building in high-visibility downtown location.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    5,400 SF
    Lot size:
    0.30 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $83/SF
    Added:
    Aug 13, 2025
    Days on Market:
    274
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 1:23 pm

    Property Features for 285 Elm St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,400 SF
    Lot size
    0.30 Acres
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1890

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    Listing Contact
    Jeremy Casey
    Jeremy Casey

    Listing agent Jeremy Casey License #9585695

    Listing office SR Commercial Realty

    Listing date Aug 13, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location on high‑visibility Elm Street in downtown Westfield
    • Historic 1890 building with approximately 5,812 sq ft of space
    • Flexible use options including retail and flex space
    • Recent capital expenditure improvements
    • Mixed‑use upside potential for investors
    • Located on a 0.30‑acre lot

    Overview

    This historic building, dating back to 1890, is located in downtown Westfield. The property has undergone recent capital expenditure improvements and offers approximately 5,812 square feet of space. Situated in a high-visibility setting on Elm Street, the 0.30-acre lot provides flexible use options, including retail and flex space with high ceilings. This property presents an opportunity in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. The property is suitable for a business seeking a flagship storefront, an investor looking for mixed-use potential, or a redeveloper aiming to reimagine the space.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Westfield
    County
    Hampden
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -72.7468805
    Latitude
    42.1265541

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Historic 5,812 SF mixed-use building in high-visibility downtown location.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 285 Elm St Westfield, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $450,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location on high‑visibility Elm Street in downtown Westfield; Historic 1890 building with approximately 5,812 sq ft of space; Flexible use options including retail and flex space
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    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
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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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    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

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