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Two-Story Office Building
For Sale
$875,000

460 E Main Road, Middletown, RI 02840

Commercial/Business,Commercial Sale, Middletown, RI

Property Size3,197 SF
Lot Size0.42 Acres
Price / SF$273.69
Days on Market173

Property Features for 460 E Main Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning LBA
Rooms Basement
Parking 10
Interior features Ceiling Height (7 to 9 Ft)
Basement Full
Subdivision East Main / Aquidneck
Lot features Corner, Free Standing
Standard status Active
Size 3,197 SF
Lot size 0.42 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 9980

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas

Building Details

Year built 1894
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 1
Building materials Frame
Listing Agency: Gustave White Sotheby's Realty · Sotheby's International Realty
Listed By: Mike Sweeney
Added: Mar 2 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 5:06AM
MLS# 1405687

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story office building contains 3,197 square feet and eight offices. The first floor includes a reception area, two offices, a kitchenette, and two half bathrooms. Six additional offices occupy the second floor, which also connects to an unfinished third floor that may provide additional expansion area. The property includes a basement, frame construction, natural-gas heating, and ceiling heights from 7 to 9 feet.

Located along E Main Road in Middletown, the building sits beside a lighted intersection that supports convenient ingress and egress. Limited Business zoning is identified for the property, and on-site parking accommodates 10 vehicles. Improvements include a newer roof, heating system, and electrical wiring. Built in 1894, the property is configured for continued office use.

Key Highlights

  • 3,197‑square‑foot office building with eight offices across two finished levels
  • Unfinished third floor offers additional expansion area
  • First‑floor reception, two offices, kitchenette, and two half bathrooms

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
$30,586
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
3.50%
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%
$611,720 $611.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$436,943 $436.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$339,844 $339.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,197 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
$51.4K $16.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.6K −$3.32/SF
EGI
$40.8K $12.76/SF
− OpEx
−$10.2K −$3.19/SF
NOI
$30.6K $9.57/SF
Area
Newport County, RI
Vacancy
20.67%
Lease Rate
$16.08 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$611,720
Cap Rate 7%
$436,943
Cap Rate 9%
$339,844

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$436.9K
$382.3K – $509.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,586 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.50%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$762.8K
$667.5K – $890.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,397 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Newport Insurance Agency Insurance Agency

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service Locksmith Storage Facility Carpet & Flooring Store Home Appliance 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.

Lease Details

8
Office units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

755
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02840, RI

23,902
Population
13,515
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
7.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,274
Density / Sq Mi
$83,515
Median Household Income
$41,228
Median Earnings
$1,610
Median Rent
$669,500
Median Home Value

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Office property with reception, kitchenette, parking, and Limited Business zoning at a signalized intersection.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 460 E Main Road Middletown, RI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,197‑square‑foot office building with eight offices across two finished levels; Unfinished third floor offers additional expansion area; First‑floor reception, two offices, kitchenette, and two half bathrooms
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