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    296 & 288 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

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    For Sale
    $3,495,000

    Auto body approved facility with redevelopment possibilities in high-traffic area.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    5,483 SF
    Lot size:
    12.00 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $637/SF
    Added:
    May 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    18
    Last Refresh:
    May 21 at 9:44 pm

    Property Features for 296 & 288 Highland Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,483 SF
    Lot size
    12.00 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1950

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    Listing Contact
    Doug Martin

    Listing agent Doug Martin

    Listing office Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry

    Listing date May 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Approved for Auto Body Use: A rare and valuable opportunity.
    • High‑Traffic Location: Over 200 ft of frontage on busy Highland Ave with 35,000+ vehicles per day.
    • Existing Automotive Facility: 4,488 SF building with 6 service bays, 4 lifts, showroom, and office space.
    • Significant Development Potential: Includes approximately 12 acres of residential land.
    • Two Commercial Lots: Unique offering with two parcels, one with a retail facility and one with a residential structure.
    • Excellent Redevelopment Possibilities: Second parcel with a residential structure on commercially zoned land.

    Overview

    This property presents an investment and redevelopment opportunity with visibility on Highland Avenue. Approved for auto body use, the site is suitable for auto sales, service, repair, or collision operations. The offering includes two commercial lots with over 200 feet of frontage in a high-traffic retail corridor. The primary retail parcel features a 4,488 square foot automotive facility equipped with 6 service bays, 4 lifts, showroom space, a manager's office, parts and stock rooms, a customer waiting area, and a security system. Approximately 12 acres of residential land located behind the main commercial site offer future development potential. The second parcel includes a small residential structure situated on commercially zoned land, presenting redevelopment possibilities. The location is near major national retailers and traffic generators, with more than 35,000 vehicles per day.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    CarFive Car Dealership Clayton Company General Contractor

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Tool & Truck Rental Center at The Home Depot — 50 Traders Way, Salem, MA 01970
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    Location Insight

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    City
    Salem
    County
    Essex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.9257207
    Latitude
    42.5020058

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Automotive property - Auto body approved facility with redevelopment possibilities in high-traffic area.
    Where is this automotive property located?
    The property is located at 296 & 288 Highland Avenue Salem, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,495,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Approved for Auto Body Use: A rare and valuable opportunity.; High‑Traffic Location: Over 200 ft of frontage on busy Highland Ave with 35,000+ vehicles per day.; Existing Automotive Facility: 4,488 SF building with 6 service bays, 4 lifts, showroom, and office space.
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    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)

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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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    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

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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%

    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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