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    3-5 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

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    $1,450,000

    Mixed-use property with residential and commercial units in downtown Melrose.

    Property size:
    4,497 SF
    Price / SF:
    $322/SF
    Added:
    Mar 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    49
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 24 at 8:12 pm

    Property Features for 3-5 E Foster St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,497 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1860

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    Listing Contact
    Lesley Smith
    Lesley Smith

    Listing agent Lesley Smith

    Listing office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

    Listing date Mar 24, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Melrose location: Steps to shops, restaurants, commuter rail, and bus lines.
    • Turnkey investment property: Fully rented with high, consistent operating income.
    • Mixed‑use building: Features four residential units and two commercial spaces with excellent street frontage and visibility.
    • Well‑maintained: Numerous updates including renovated kitchens/baths in select units, updated flooring, newer water heaters, and a new chimney liner.
    • Classic Victorian architecture: A highly admired property with charm and character.
    • Ample nearby public parking: Convenient for tenants and customers.

    Overview

    This classic Victorian mixed-use building is located in downtown Melrose, Massachusetts, near shops, restaurants, commuter rail, and bus lines. The property includes four residential units and two commercial spaces with street frontage and visibility. All units are fully rented and generate operating income. Updates include renovated kitchens and baths in select units, updated flooring, newer water heaters, and a new chimney liner. Ample public parking is available nearby. This property offers a location in a downtown setting.
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    Mixed-use properties

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Melrose
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0651958
    Latitude
    42.4545684

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Mixed-use property with residential and commercial units in downtown Melrose.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 3-5 E Foster St Melrose, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,450,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Melrose location: Steps to shops, restaurants, commuter rail, and bus lines.; Turnkey investment property: Fully rented with high, consistent operating income.; Mixed‑use building: Features four residential units and two commercial spaces with excellent street frontage and visibility.
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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)

    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
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    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.

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    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

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    • 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
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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