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Former Fast-Food Retail Building

342 West Boylston Street Worcester Worcester, MA 01606

342 West Boylston Street Worcester, Worcester, MA, 01606
$775,000
For Sale
$775,000

A former fast-food retail building needing renovation, suited for restaurant, retail, or office redevelopment with existing multifamily approvals.

Property Size3,360 SF
Price / SF$230.65
Days on Market44

Property Features for 342 West Boylston Street Worcester

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,360 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1970
Listing Agency
Listed by Stephen Rose
Source Milestonerealtyinc
Added: Jun 3 Checked: Jul 16 at 2:40 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This former fast-food retail building offers a flexible footprint for investors, developers, or owner-users, with the structure requiring renovation. At approximately 3,360 square feet, the property is described as well suited for restaurant, retail, or office use, depending on how an operator or developer plans the interior and exterior improvements. It also includes completed approvals and development proposals for a 24-unit multifamily project.

The property is located at 342 West Boylston Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, in an affluent commercial corridor with convenient access to a major highway. The surrounding area is described as supported by prominent employers and retailers, including an Amazon distribution center, Chase Bank, and numerous national and regional food franchises.

For tenants or buyers seeking a redevelopment site with multiple end-use directions, the asset’s current condition and indicated program flexibility can support a range of plans, including restaurant, retail, or office repositioning. For developers, the presence of completed approvals and proposed multifamily development provides a defined path to pursue residential conversion alongside the renovation of the existing building.

Key Highlights

  • 3,360 SF former fast‑food retail building built in 1970, needing renovation
  • Suitable redevelopment for restaurant, retail, or office use based on existing structure
  • Completed approvals and development proposals for a 24‑unit multifamily project

Local 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 $76.6k $22.80
− Vacancy −$4.2k −$1.25
EGI $72.4k $21.55
− OpEx −$18.1k −$5.39
NOI $54.3k $16.16
3,360 SF · lease $22.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$775.7K
$678.7K – $904.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,296 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.01%
Second Best
Retail
$659.7K
$577.3K – $769.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,182 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.96%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$981.3K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,505 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.13%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Retail space

Suggested Use

Dental Office Law Firm Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Electrical Service HVAC Service Nail Salon Building Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - A former fast-food retail building needing renovation, suited for restaurant, retail, or office redevelopment with existing multifamily approvals.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 342 West Boylston Street Worcester Worcester, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $775,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,360 SF former fast‑food retail building built in 1970, needing renovation; Suitable redevelopment for restaurant, retail, or office use based on existing structure; Completed approvals and development proposals for a 24‑unit multifamily project
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