Building Details

Year Built 1985

Buildings 5

Listing Agency: The Murphys REALTORS, Inc.

Listed By: David A Murphy · License #449000181 Show Phone

Source: Lyvrealty

Added: Jul 21 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 8:24AM

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Based on property information with market context.

Constructed in 1985, this self-storage property includes five separate buildings totaling 26,100 square feet. The facility contains 219 units, with configurations ranging from compact 5-by-5 units to larger 10-by-30 units, providing a varied storage mix within the existing layout.

The 2.59-acre property is located at 8 Northfield Road, also identified as Route 63, in Erving, Massachusetts. Its established operating history and multiple-building configuration define the existing commercial asset.

Key Highlights

• 26,100‑square‑foot self‑storage facility
• 219 storage units across five buildings
• Unit sizes range from 5x5 to 10x30

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

$229,106

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

7.39%

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%

$4,582,120 $4.6M

Cap Rate 7%

$3,272,943 $3.3M

Cap Rate 9%

$2,545,622 $2.5M

Market Conditions

NOI Build-Up for 26,100 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

$344.5K $13.20/SF

− Vacancy

−$17.2K −$0.66/SF

EGI

$327.3K $12.54/SF

− OpEx

−$98.2K −$3.76/SF

NOI

$229.1K $8.78/SF

Area

Franklin County, MA

Vacancy

5.00%

Lease Rate

$13.20 /SF/Yr

Expense Ratio

30.00%

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%

$4,582,120

Cap Rate 7%

$3,272,943

Cap Rate 9%

$2,545,622

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Self Storage

$3.27M

$2.86M – $3.82M (±1% cap)

NOI $229,106 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.39%

Second Best

Warehouse

$2.80M

$2.45M – $3.27M (±1% cap)

NOI $196,012 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.32%

Theoretical Best

Healthcare Medical

$10.82M

$9.47M – $12.63M (±1% cap)

NOI $757,603 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.44%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile

Current Use

Self storage facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Storage Facility Grocery & Convenience Store Restaurant Auto Repair Shop Food Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes

Highway access

Yes

Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

26

Businesses Nearby

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Demographics for 01344, MA

1,665

Population

751

Households

2.2

Avg Household Size

44

Median Age

25%

College-Educated

95%

High-School Grad

13.8 sq mi

ZIP Area

121

Density / Sq Mi

$74,550

Median Household Income

$41,915

Median Earnings

$992

Median Rent

$241,500

Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019

4.6% 2020

3.2% 2021

3.3% 2022

5.3% 2023

6.6% 2024

7.6% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Self storage facility - Five-building facility offers a broad mix of enclosed storage unit sizes for commercial storage operations.

Where is this self storage facility located?

The property is located at 8 Northfield Rd Erving, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $3,100,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 26,100‑square‑foot self‑storage facility; 219 storage units across five buildings; Unit sizes range from 5x5 to 10x30