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    70 Howard St #1E, Somerville, MA 02144

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    $9,750 /Mo

    Rare live/work loft with commercial kitchen and private yard.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Jul 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    317
    Last Refresh:
    May 11 at 1:14 am

    Property Features for 70 Howard St #1E

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    2013

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    Listing Contact
    Ashley Rose

    Listing agent Ashley Rose

    Listing office Compass

    Listing date Jul 24, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime Davis Square location, steps from the T stop and Minute Man bike path.
    • Unique loft featuring a commercial kitchen and expansive private yard.
    • Two garage parking spaces included.
    • Live/work space with two full bathrooms.
    • Distinctive features: acid stained concrete floors, radiant heat, timber frame, and custom wood paneling.
    • Built in 2013.

    Overview

    This unique loft, situated in the heart of Davis Square, presents a rare leasing opportunity. The property features a commercial kitchen, acid-stained concrete floors, and radiant heat. Its construction boasts heavy thermally massive masonry walls, a timber frame, and wood deck ceilings, complemented by custom-crafted wood paneling. The loft includes an expansive private yard and brick patio, with a southern exposure onto Linear Park. Two garage parking spaces are included. The property is suitable for live/work arrangements and contains two full bathrooms, one on each level. Located just off the Davis Square T stop and along the Minute Man bike path, it offers convenient commuting options for employees.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Live-work space

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Somerville
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.1269
    Latitude
    42.3978

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Live-work space - Rare live/work loft with commercial kitchen and private yard.
    Where is this live-work space located?
    The property is located at 70 Howard St #1E Somerville, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $9,750 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Davis Square location, steps from the T stop and Minute Man bike path.; Unique loft featuring a commercial kitchen and expansive private yard.; Two garage parking spaces included.
    (617) 206-3333
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    Ashley Rose
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    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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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    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.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation 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 estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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