Standalone Live-Work Commercial
For Sale
$349,000
59R Waltham Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Standalone commercial structure with a finished walk-out basement and business zoning.
Property Size1,806 SF
Price / SF$193.24
Days on Market21
Property Features for 59R Waltham Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,806 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Building Details
Year Built
1985
Buildings
1
Building Size
1,806 SF
Listing Agency:
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 803-3441
Listed By:
Geraldine Wilcox
(617) 803-3441
Source:
Lockandkeyre
Added: Jul 22
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 4:57AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This standalone commercial building contains 1,806 square feet, including a finished walk-out basement, and was built in 1985. The property is zoned for business use and is identified as a live-work space, supporting commercial applications within the existing structure.
The commercial building is currently deeded with the single-family residence at 59 Waltham Street and may be acquired together with that home. If sold separately as a commercial condominium, the seller is responsible for the condo conversion.
The commercial building is currently deeded with the single-family residence at 59 Waltham Street and may be acquired together with that home. If sold separately as a commercial condominium, the seller is responsible for the condo conversion.
Key Highlights
- 1,806‑square‑foot standalone commercial building
- Finished walk‑out basement included in the building area
- Zoned for business use
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
$29,799
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
8.54%
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%
$595,980
$596.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$425,700
$425.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$331,100
$331.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,806 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
$54.2K $30.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.5K −$3.60/SF
EGI
$47.7K $26.40/SF
− OpEx
−$17.9K −$9.90/SF
NOI
$29.8K $16.50/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$30.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$595,980
Cap Rate 7%
$425,700
Cap Rate 9%
$331,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$818.6K
$716.3K – $955.1K
NOI $57,305 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.42%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$425.7K
$372.5K – $496.7K
NOI $29,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.54%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.07M
$935.5K – $1.25M
NOI $74,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
546
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 01754, MA
10,730
Population
4,845
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,063
Density / Sq Mi
$119,549
Median Household Income
$74,452
Median Earnings
$1,678
Median Rent
$494,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Standalone commercial structure with a finished walk-out basement and business zoning.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 59R Waltham Street Maynard, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,806‑square‑foot standalone commercial building; Finished walk‑out basement included in the building area; Zoned for business use
