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Live-Work Space with Office Use
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$749,900

471 Lawrie Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

MULTI_FAMILY - Perth Amboy, NJ

Property Size4,266 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$175.79
Days on Market50

Property Features for 471 Lawrie Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R-25
Zoning description Buyer Should Verify
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Basement, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Interior features Unit 1(2+ Baths, 4 Bedrooms), Unit 2(4 Bedrooms), Unit 3(4 Bedrooms)
Appliances Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater
Subdivision City/Perth Amboy
Lot features Corner Lot, Level, Near Shopping
Elementary school district Perth Amboy Ps
Middle school district Perth Amboy Ps
High school district Perth Amboy Ps
Standard status Active
APN 1600201000000051
Size 4,266 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 11400

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1925
Floors in Building 3
Building materials Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency: REALTY MARK CENTRAL
Listed By: Jaiminkumar Patel
Added: Jul 12 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 10:06PM
MLS# 2770041M

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This live-work space at 471 Lawrie Street offers a flexible mixed-use configuration with office use on a 0.0574-acre lot. The property includes approximately 4,266 square feet of interior space across multiple levels and an existing setup that supports several unit layouts. Interior features include Unit 1 with 2+ baths and 4 bedrooms, Unit 2 with 4 bedrooms, and Unit 3 with 4 bedrooms. Room inventory also includes a basement and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.

The property is zoned R-25 and is described as currently set up for single-family residential with office use. Public utilities include public water and public sewer. Construction is noted as vinyl siding with baseboard heating and gas water heater(s).

Built in 1925, the property is being sold as-is. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding zoning, permitted uses, and any municipal approvals that may be required for future redevelopment or conversion, including potential conversion to a 2- or 3-family residence. The site is described as conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, major highways, public transportation, and the Perth Amboy waterfront.

Key Highlights

  • 4,266 SF live‑work space with multiple levels on a 0.0574‑acre lot
  • Zoned R‑25 with current setup for single‑family residential with office use
  • Unit 1: 4 bedrooms with 2+ baths; Unit 2: 4 bedrooms; Unit 3: 4 bedrooms

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
$65,270
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
8.70%
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%
$1,305,400 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$932,429 $932.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$725,222 $725.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,266 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
$128.0K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$41.0K −$9.60/SF
EGI
$87.0K $20.40/SF
− OpEx
−$21.8K −$5.10/SF
NOI
$65.3K $15.30/SF
Area
Middlesex County, NJ
Vacancy
32.00%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /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%
$1,305,400
Cap Rate 7%
$932,429
Cap Rate 9%
$725,222

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$932.4K
$815.9K – $1.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $65,270 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.70%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$527.3K
$461.4K – $615.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,912 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.92%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.11M
$974.7K – $1.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,976 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.40%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Locksmith Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,503
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08861, NJ

58,039
Population
21,032
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
70%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,380
Density / Sq Mi
$60,464
Median Household Income
$34,093
Median Earnings
$1,623
Median Rent
$340,900
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?
Live-work space - Zoned R-25 live-work property with multiple units, public water and public sewer, and baseboard heating.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 471 Lawrie Street Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $749,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,266 SF live‑work space with multiple levels on a 0.0574‑acre lot; Zoned R‑25 with current setup for single‑family residential with office use; Unit 1: 4 bedrooms with 2+ baths; Unit 2: 4 bedrooms; Unit 3: 4 bedrooms
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