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Historic Office Building with Parking

50 N 2nd Street New Bedford, MA 02740

50 N 2nd Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740
$1,550,000
For Sale
$1,550,000

Historic office building with multiple floors of water views and an on-site paved parking lot with 21+ spaces.

Property Size7,224 SF
Price / SF$214.56
Days on Market20

Property Features for 50 N 2nd Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
7,224 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1821
Listing agency Lanagan & Co
Listed by Jason P. Lanagan
Source Broadboutique
Added: Jul 3 Updated: Jul 22 at 3:47AM Checked: Jul 22 at 3:47AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Lanagan & Co


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Benjamin Rodman House is a historic whaling-era mansion converted to office use, retaining its original foundation on the property. The building has undergone recent cosmetic and structural upgrades, including a retaining wall currently under construction on the east side of the paved parking lot. Offices may be rented individually as they historically have been, by floor, or the property may be redeveloped to residential use.

The offering is located at 50 N 2nd Street and includes adjacent paved parking with 21+ spaces. The property also offers water views from multiple floors. Seller financing is available for qualified buyers.

While the building’s office configuration is flexible, it presents a distinctive, multi-floor layout within a historic structure and is supported by on-site parking intended to serve tenants and visitors.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Benjamin Rodman House built in 1821 during New Bedford’s whaling era
  • Only remaining whaling‑era mansion on its original foundation in the district
  • Multiple floors with water views

Local Financial Insights For Office B

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 $173.4k $24.00
− Vacancy −$27.7k −$3.84
EGI $145.6k $20.16
− OpEx −$36.4k −$5.04
NOI $109.2k $15.12
7,224 SF · lease $24.00/SF/yr · vacancy 16.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.56M
$1.37M – $1.82M (±1% cap)
NOI $109,227 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.05%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.13M
$1.86M – $2.49M (±1% cap)
NOI $149,103 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Aaron Institute, LLC Foster Care Service Jonathan Hillson Schwartz Physician Gerald Porta Potty ... Building Supply South County Psychiatry Crisis Center Charles West Foster Care Service

Suggested Use

Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair Skin Care Clinic Real Estate Agency Kitchen & Bath Showroom Parking Lot & Garage Auto Parts Store Veterinary Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Historic office building with multiple floors of water views and an on-site paved parking lot with 21+ spaces.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 50 N 2nd Street New Bedford, 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: Historic Benjamin Rodman House built in 1821 during New Bedford’s whaling era; Only remaining whaling‑era mansion on its original foundation in the district; Multiple floors with water views
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