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    85 Franklin Street #3, Needham, MA 02492

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    $2,450/Mo $28 SF/Yr (calc)

    Second-floor office unit with parking in Newton/Needham N2 Corridor.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    1,045 SF
    Added:
    Jan 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    133
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:27 pm

    Property Features for 85 Franklin Street #3

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,045 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1986

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    Listing Contact
    Alison Borrelli

    Listing agent Alison Borrelli

    Listing office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    Listing date Jan 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Ideally located off Rt. 128/95 in the Newton/Needham N2 Corridor near major developments and company headquarters.
    • Includes 2 designated parking spaces plus on‑street parking.
    • Features 2 separate offices, an open area, bathroom, and kitchenette.
    • Lease includes water and snow removal.
    • Bright unit with several large windows.
    • On‑premise dumpster for tenant use.

    Overview

    This second-floor office unit features two separate offices and an open area suitable for conferences or a waiting area. The unit benefits from natural light, enhanced by several large windows, and includes a bathroom and a kitchenette. The lease covers water and snow removal. A dumpster is available on the premises for tenant use. The property is located off Route 128/95, across from You-Do-It Electronics, in the Newton/Needham N2 Corridor, an area noted for major developments and national company headquarters, including Trip Advisor and SharkNinja, as well as major hotels, retail spaces, and residential areas. The unit includes two designated parking spaces, with additional on-street parking available. The property size is 1045 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Intelligent Home Control Home Appliance Store HVAC Industries HVAC Service Boston Alarm Security Service Parthenon Dental Laboratory Dental Office Highlands Dental Lab Dental Office

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Needham
    County
    Norfolk
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.2253
    Latitude
    42.3054

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Second-floor office unit with parking in Newton/Needham N2 Corridor.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 85 Franklin Street #3 Needham, MA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $2,450 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Ideally located off Rt. 128/95 in the Newton/Needham N2 Corridor near major developments and company headquarters.; Includes 2 designated parking spaces plus on‑street parking.; Features **2 separate offices, an open area, bathroom, and kitchenette.**
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    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

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    • 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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    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

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