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Mixed-Use Building with Storefronts

55 Elm St Somerville Somerville, MA 02144

55 Elm St Somerville, Somerville, MA, 02144
$3,900,000
For Sale
$3,900,000

Mixed-use building with two retail storefronts and three multifamily units, plus driveway and yard.

Property Size6,290 SF
Price / SF$620.03
Days on Market49

Property Features for 55 Elm St Somerville

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,290 SF

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Listed by Sharon Lucido · License #449501842
Source Bournetosellrealestate
Added: Jun 4 Updated: Jul 22 at 1:51PM Checked: Jul 22 at 1:51PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes a 6,290 SF building with two commercial storefronts and three multifamily units. The residential portion consists of two 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit. The retail spaces feature back rooms and basement storage, and the layout allows for the potential to combine both storefronts into a single larger space. A driveway and yard are included with the property, and the building will be delivered vacant.

The site is located at a recognizable corner in Somerville, directly across from the Porter Square Shopping Center and the T Stop. The property is described as highly visible and transit-oriented, with significant foot traffic and convenient access to Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding communities.

As presented, the offering is a combined commercial and residential building with multiple storefront-ready spaces and unit variety across the upper levels.

Key Highlights

  • 6,290 SF mixed‑use building with two commercial storefronts and a three‑unit multifamily residence
  • Multifamily mix includes two 1‑bedroom units and one 2‑bedroom unit
  • Two retail storefronts with back rooms and basement storage; potential to combine into one larger space

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $200.0k $31.80
− Vacancy −$9.9k −$1.57
EGI $190.1k $30.23
− OpEx −$57.0k −$9.07
NOI $133.1k $21.16
6,290 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.90M
$1.66M – $2.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $133,099 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.41%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.79M
$1.56M – $2.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $125,150 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.21%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.72M
$3.26M – $4.34M (±1% cap)
NOI $260,656 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Big Fish Little ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Nail Salon Parking Lot & Garage Computer & Electronic Repair Auto Parts Store Cosmetic Store Accounting Firm Tech Support Center Food Market Travel Agency

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Mixed-use building with two retail storefronts and three multifamily units, plus driveway and yard.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 55 Elm St Somerville Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,290 SF mixed‑use building with two commercial storefronts and a three‑unit multifamily residence; Multifamily mix includes two 1‑bedroom units and one 2‑bedroom unit; Two retail storefronts with back rooms and basement storage; potential to combine into one larger space
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