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$1,800,000

45 W Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

An open-plan commercial space with BA-1 zoning sits amid downtown businesses and municipal parking.

Property Size4,150 SF
Price / SF$433.73
Days on Market5

Property Features for 45 W Foster Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,150 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning BA-1
Lease Term []

Building Details

Year Built 1953
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Pondfield Commercial Group
Listed By: Jason Madden
Source: Cabotandcompany
Added: Oct 1 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 4 at 9:55AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Pondfield Commercial Group

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This freestanding storefront in downtown Melrose contains 4,150 square feet in a single-story, single-unit layout. The interior is open, and the property was built in 1953. BA-1 zoning applies.

At 45 W Foster Street, the building is positioned within the Main Municipal Parking Lot and among downtown destinations including Shaw’s, CVS, Turner’s Seafood, Bruegger’s Bagels, and Caffè Nero.

Key Highlights

  • 4,150‑square‑foot freestanding commercial building
  • Single‑story structure with an open, single‑unit layout
  • BA‑1 zoning

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$59,647
Cap Rate
3.31%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,192,940 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$852,100 $852.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$662,744 $662.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,150 SF
Gross rent
$91.1K $21.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.9K −$1.43/SF
EGI
$85.2K $20.53/SF
− OpEx
−$25.6K −$6.16/SF
NOI
$59.6K $14.37/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$21.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,192,940
Cap Rate 7%
$852,100
Cap Rate 9%
$662,744

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$852.1K
$745.6K – $994.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,647 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.31%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.46M
$2.15M – $2.87M (±1% cap)
NOI $171,975 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.55%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Regina Gifts Inc (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Restaurant Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Daycare Center

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

1,350
Businesses Nearby
74k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 42% Shops & Services 30% Dining 25% Leisure 1%
Shaw's Supermarket Groceries
31,118 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
9,356 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
8,056 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
7,450 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
7,063 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 02176, MA

29,817
Population
12,724
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
62%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
4.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,344
Density / Sq Mi
$126,854
Median Household Income
$80,293
Median Earnings
$1,933
Median Rent
$796,100
Median Home Value
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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?
Storefront property - An open-plan commercial space with BA-1 zoning sits amid downtown businesses and municipal parking.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 45 W Foster Street Melrose, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,150‑square‑foot freestanding commercial building; Single‑story structure with an open, single‑unit layout; BA‑1 zoning
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