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Corner Retail Building with Billboard Income
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$1,550,000

47-53 Central Ave, Lynn, MA 01901

Freestanding corner retail building with two units and a double-sided rooftop billboard generating additional income.

Property Size6,346 SF
Days on Market122

Property Features for 47-53 Central Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,346 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $9,449

Building Details

Building Size 6,346 SF
Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Listed By: Team Lillian Montalto
Source: Classifiedrealtygroup
Added: Jun 21 Changed: Oct 14 Last Checked: Oct 20 at 5:52PM

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Investment Insights

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47–53 Central Avenue, Lynn, MA 01901 is a highly visible corner retail building with two ground-floor units. The left-side unit is owner-occupied by Cal’s News, operating as a tobacco, magazine, and lottery c-store. The right-side unit is leased to a Latin Restaurant & Bar, providing current rental income.

The property is located at the corner of Central & Washington with strong pedestrian activity. Public remarks cite exceptional traffic counts, a 90 Walk Score, and a dense surrounding population.

Additional income is generated from a double-sided rooftop billboard. The Latin restaurant is currently in a lease; contact the listing agent for additional information.

Key Highlights

  • Freestanding corner retail building with two retail units at the highly visible corner of Central & Washington
  • Left unit is owner‑occupied as Cal's News (tobacco, magazine, and lottery c‑store)
  • Right unit is leased to a Latin Restaurant & Bar for stable rental income

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$130,220
Cap Rate
8.40%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,604,400 $2.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,860,286 $1.9M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,446,889 $1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,346 SF
Gross rent
$182.8K $28.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.1K −$1.44/SF
EGI
$173.6K $27.36/SF
− OpEx
−$43.4K −$6.84/SF
NOI
$130.2K $20.52/SF
Area
Lynn, MA
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$28.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,604,400
Cap Rate 7%
$1,860,286
Cap Rate 9%
$1,446,889

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.86M
$1.63M – $2.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $130,220 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.40%
Second Best
Retail
$1.62M
$1.42M – $1.89M (±1% cap)
NOI $113,343 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.31%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.25M
$1.96M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,178 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Tech Support Center Computer & Electronic Repair Gym & Fitness Center Real Estate Agency

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

2,680
Businesses Nearby
102k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 56% Dining 34% Apparel 4% Electronics 4%
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
15,946 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
13,800 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
11,343 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
10,903 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
9,415 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 01901, MA

2,794
Population
1,289
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
0.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,313
Density / Sq Mi
$27,561
Median Household Income
$36,219
Median Earnings
$1,193
Median Rent
$343,200
Median Home Value

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Stop & Shop Florist — Lynn, MA 01904

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Freestanding corner retail building with two units and a double-sided rooftop billboard generating additional income.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 47-53 Central Ave Lynn, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Freestanding corner retail building with two retail units at the highly visible corner of Central & Washington; Left unit is owner‑occupied as Cal's News (tobacco, magazine, and lottery c‑store); Right unit is leased to a Latin Restaurant & Bar for stable rental income
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