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Mixed-Use Property on Route 32

388 Palmer Rd, Ware, MA 01082

For Sale
$295,000

Two-building mixed-use property near shopping center and rail trail.

Property Size2,061 SF
Lot Size2.86 Acres
Price / SF$143.13
Days on Market732

Property Features for 388 Palmer Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,061 SF
Lot size 2.86 Acres
Property subtype Commercial/Industrial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,836

Building Details

Year Built 1977
Listing Agency: Pioneer CRE
Listed By: Paul Bongiorni · License MA #9575704
Source: Exitrealty
Added: Nov 9, 2024 Changed: Aug 9 Last Checked: Apr 6 at 3:31AM

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Investment Insights

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This unique two-building mixed-use property is located on busy Route 32 in Ware, near the Palmer town line and approximately ¼ mile from Gibbs Crossing, a 502,000 square foot shopping center featuring Wal-Mart and Lowe’s. The property includes a plus or minus 1,200 square foot retail or office building and a plus or minus 861 square foot warehouse with an overhead door and loading platform. The parcel is approximately 2.85 acres. This property presents an investment, owner-occupant, or potential redevelopment opportunity with high visibility on a commercial corridor. It is located approximately 5.5 miles from the Palmer Massachusetts Turnpike interchange and 2.8 miles from downtown Ware. The property is also close to the Ware Mass Central Rail Trail entrance, part of a planned 104-mile recreational trail from Boston to Northampton.

Key Highlights

  • High visibility location on busy Rt. 32 commercial corridor.
  • Mixed‑use property with retail/office building (+/-1,200 SF) and warehouse (+/-861 SF) with overhead door and loading platform.
  • Proximity to Gibbs Crossing shopping center (¼ mile) featuring Wal‑Mart and Lowe’s.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$25,863
Cap Rate
8.77%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$517,260 $517.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$369,471 $369.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$287,367 $287.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,061 SF
Gross rent
$32.9K $15.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$1.20/SF
EGI
$30.4K $14.76/SF
− OpEx
−$4.6K −$2.21/SF
NOI
$25.9K $12.55/SF
Area
Hampshire County, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$15.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$517,260
Cap Rate 7%
$369,471
Cap Rate 9%
$287,367

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$924.3K
$808.8K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,703 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.93%
Second Best
Retail
$604.7K
$529.1K – $705.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,329 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.35%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $87,858 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 29.78%
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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop HVAC Service Building Supply Plumbing Service Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

71
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 01082, MA

10,565
Population
5,021
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
47.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
225
Density / Sq Mi
$71,023
Median Household Income
$49,991
Median Earnings
$1,049
Median Rent
$271,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-building mixed-use property near shopping center and rail trail.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 388 Palmer Rd Ware, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High visibility location on busy Rt. 32 commercial corridor.; Mixed‑use property with retail/office building (+/-1,200 SF) and **warehouse (+/-861 SF) with overhead door and loading platform.**; Proximity to Gibbs Crossing shopping center (¼ mile) featuring Wal‑Mart and Lowe’s.
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