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    475 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02427

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    $1,274,000

    Free-standing retail building with high visibility on Main Street.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,047 SF
    Price / SF:
    $418/SF
    Added:
    Apr 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    35
    Last Refresh:
    May 18 at 9:14 pm

    Property Features for 475 Main Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,047 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1930

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    Listing Contact
    Todd Glaskin

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    Listing date Apr 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime free‑standing corner retail building with high visibility on desirable Main Street.
    • Opportunity to take over and expand an existing organic dry cleaning business with shirt plant.
    • Huge full basement provides additional space and potential.
    • Located in the newly established Watertown Square/Neighborhood Mixed‑Use District, offering potential development opportunities.
    • Multiple addresses and front doors with substantial frontage allow for potential division of space.
    • Suitable for an owner‑user or investor looking for a prime retail building.

    Overview

    This is a rarely available, free-standing corner retail building situated on Main Street in Watertown, just outside Watertown Square. The property features an open plan layout with a full basement. Previously occupied by an organic dry cleaning business with a shirt plant, it presents an opportunity for business expansion, owner-users, or investors seeking a retail building for a new business. The property has multiple addresses and front doors, with substantial frontage that allows for potential division of the space. Located in the newly established Watertown Square/Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, potential development opportunities may exist. The property size is 3047 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Choice Cleaners & Tailors (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Busy Bee Flowers — 337 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02458
    • Stop & Shop Florist — Newton, MA 02458
    • Watertown Florist Shop — 315 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
    • Anthony's Florist — 50 n beacon st, watertown, ma 02472

    Location Insight

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    City
    Watertown
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.1959498
    Latitude
    42.3714194

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Free-standing retail building with high visibility on Main Street.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 475 Main Street Watertown, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,274,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime free‑standing corner retail building with high visibility on desirable Main Street.; Opportunity to take over and expand an existing organic dry cleaning business with shirt plant.; Huge full basement provides additional space and potential.
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    Todd Glaskin
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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