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3 Stafford St, Worcester, MA 01603

Freestanding restaurant property with 183 feet of frontage and 42 on-site parking spaces at a prominent intersection in Worcester.

Property Size4,403 SF
Price / SF$442.88
Days on Market324

Property Features for 3 Stafford St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,403 SF
Total Parking Spaces 42
Property subtype RETAIL

Site & Location

Traffic Count 20,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Business Included Yes
Listing Agency: NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs
Listed By: Brendan Toohey · License #9058150
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Sep 10, 2025 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 12:00PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

3 Stafford Street is a high-visibility commercial restaurant property currently operating as Moe’s Southwest Grill. The offering includes the restaurant franchise and the real estate, and the property is not restricted to the existing concept, providing flexibility for alternative restaurant use or other commercial ventures.

Located at the prominent intersection of Stafford Street and Main Street in Worcester’s Webster Square neighborhood, the site benefits from daily traffic exceeding 20,000 ADT+ and strong accessibility for customers and commuters. The property also features ample on-site parking with 42 spaces.

With 183 feet of frontage and proximity to major thoroughfares including Route 9, Route 122, and I-290, the location supports convenient regional connectivity and consistent visibility throughout the day.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding restaurant property for sale at the prominent intersection of Stafford Street and Main Street in Worcester’s Webster Square neighborhood
  • Home to Moe’s Southwest Grill, and the property is not restricted to the existing concept for alternative restaurant or commercial use
  • 183' of frontage on a highly visible, major signalized intersection on Route 9

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $100.4k $22.80
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.25
EGI $94.9k $21.55
− OpEx −$23.7k −$5.39
NOI $71.2k $16.16
4,403 SF · lease $22.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.02M
$889.4K – $1.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $71,150 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.65%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.47M
$1.29M – $1.71M (±1% cap)
NOI $102,874 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Moe's Southwest Grill Take-out & Catering

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Gym & Fitness Center Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

20,000 VPD
Traffic count
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

952
Businesses Nearby
285k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 38% Dining 21% Groceries 20% Apparel 16%
Shaw's Supermarket Groceries
38,375 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Marshalls Apparel
33,809 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
23,834 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Price Chopper Supermarkets Groceries
18,977 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Burger King Dining
15,444 visits/mo 0.0 miles

Demographics for 01603, MA

22,417
Population
8,504
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,982
Density / Sq Mi
$63,646
Median Household Income
$40,403
Median Earnings
$1,339
Median Rent
$287,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Freestanding restaurant property with 183 feet of frontage and 42 on-site parking spaces at a prominent intersection in Worcester.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 3 Stafford St Worcester, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding restaurant property for sale at the prominent intersection of Stafford Street and Main Street in Worcester’s Webster Square neighborhood; Home to Moe’s Southwest Grill, and the property is not restricted to the existing concept for alternative restaurant or commercial use; 183' of frontage on a highly visible, major signalized intersection on Route 9
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