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Corner Retail Building with Billboard Income

47-53 Central Avenue Lynn, MA 01901

47-53 Central Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01901
$1,600,000
For Sale
$1,600,000

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

Property Size6,346 SF
Price / SF$252.13
Days on Market53

Property Features for 47-53 Central Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,346 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Listed by Team Lillian Montalto
Source Sarkisboston
Added: May 30 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:36AM Checked: Jul 21 at 7:04AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

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

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $182.8k $28.80
− Vacancy −$9.1k −$1.44
EGI $173.6k $27.36
− OpEx −$43.4k −$6.84
NOI $130.2k $20.52
6,346 SF · lease $28.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.86M
$1.63M – $2.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $130,220 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Second Best
Retail
$1.62M
$1.42M – $1.89M (±1% cap)
NOI $113,343 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.08%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.25M
$1.96M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,178 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Tech Support Center Acupuncture Computer & Electronic Repair Gym & Fitness Center Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Stop & Shop Florist — Lynn, MA 01904

FAQs

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 Avenue Lynn, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
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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