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    491 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

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    $3,500 /Mo

    Commercial unit for rent in Downtown Lawrence.

    Added:
    May 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    14
    Last Refresh:
    May 28 at 1:26 am

    Property Features for 491 Essex Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1971

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    Listing Contact
    Pedro Garcia

    Listing office Garcia Realty,LLC

    Listing date May 20, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime Downtown Lawrence location with high visibility and foot traffic
    • Suitable for retail, office, or various other business types
    • Renovated condition
    • Includes 8 offices and an open concept area
    • Private restroom
    • Triple Net Lease

    Overview

    This commercial unit for rent is located in Downtown Lawrence, situated on the city's most heavily traveled street, offering high visibility and foot traffic. The renovated unit is suitable for retail, office setups, or various other uses. It features eight offices, an open concept area, and a private restroom. The lease is a Triple Net Lease, with the tenant responsible for utilities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

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

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    City
    Lawrence
    County
    Essex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.1609
    Latitude
    42.7079

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Commercial unit for rent in Downtown Lawrence.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 491 Essex Street Lawrence, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $3,500 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Downtown Lawrence location with high visibility and foot traffic; Suitable for retail, office, or various other business types; Renovated condition
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    Pedro Garcia
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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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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