Industrial Flex Building with Drive-In
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451 Walpole St, Norwood, MA 02062
Versatile industrial/automotive space on a 1-acre site with five drive-in doors and parking, with tenants in place through end of 2026.
Property Size14,000 SF
Price / SF$232.14
Days on Market222
Property Features for 451 Walpole St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
14,000 SF
Property subtype
INDUSTRIAL
Listing Agency:
DMG Brokerage
(781) 591-3232
Listed By:
Dan Gardner
(617) 964-3300
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Feb 4
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 6:22AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This versatile industrial/automotive flex building totals approximately 14,000 SF and sits on a 1-acre site with parking and circulation designed for vehicle-based operations. Access is supported by five drive-in doors, providing practical flow for loading and everyday movements within the facility. The property also features existing tenants in place through the end of 2026, creating short-term income while the space is planned for redevelopment or new leasing.
The site offers visibility and accessibility along Walpole Street. It is located across from Big Y Supermarket, Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree.
As a flexible industrial asset with drive-in access and a defined parking site, it is well suited for owner-occupants or investors seeking a near-term occupancy window while repositioning the property over time.
The site offers visibility and accessibility along Walpole Street. It is located across from Big Y Supermarket, Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree.
As a flexible industrial asset with drive-in access and a defined parking site, it is well suited for owner-occupants or investors seeking a near-term occupancy window while repositioning the property over time.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 14,000 SF versatile industrial/automotive space
- 1‑acre site with ample parking and circulation
- Five drive‑in doors for convenient vehicle access and operations
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$240,240
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.39%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$4,804,800
$4.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,432,000
$3.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,669,333
$2.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 14,000 SF
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.
Gross rent
$420.0K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$50.4K −$3.60/SF
EGI
$369.6K $26.40/SF
− OpEx
−$129.4K −$9.24/SF
NOI
$240.2K $17.16/SF
Area
Norfolk County, MA
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$4,804,800
Cap Rate 7%
$3,432,000
Cap Rate 9%
$2,669,333
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Flex RnD
$3.43M
$3.00M – $4.00M
NOI $240,240 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.39%
Second Best
Industrial
$2.13M
$1.86M – $2.48M
NOI $148,917 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.58%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$8.29M
$7.25M – $9.67M
NOI $580,156 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
418
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
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Demographics for 02062, MA
31,611
Population
13,961
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
10.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,011
Density / Sq Mi
$97,110
Median Household Income
$60,434
Median Earnings
$2,056
Median Rent
$613,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Versatile industrial/automotive space on a 1-acre site with five drive-in doors and parking, with tenants in place through end of 2026.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 451 Walpole St Norwood, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 14,000 SF versatile industrial/automotive space; 1‑acre site with ample parking and circulation; Five drive‑in doors for convenient vehicle access and operations
