Property profile

108 Water St Watertown, MA 02472

FOR SALE
Life science properties
Property ID
US38-0813964
23,172 SF 0.45 ac lot Built 1963
Entity Owned 30-yr Hold Free & Clear
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Property summary

AI-generated overview

This exceptional value-add opportunity presents a five-story, 21,600 square foot office building situated on a 0.446-acre lot in Watertown, Massachusetts. The property, located at 108 Water Street, features twelve units occupied by ten tenants at an 85% occupancy rate under gross leases. The building boasts ample parking (2 spaces per 1,000 sq ft) and is zoned Industrial 2, allowing for diverse uses. With shorter-term tenancies, this presents a unique chance for redevelopment or repositioning. The building offers solid in-place income and a diverse tenant mix, creating a strong foundation for future growth. Situated in a thriving area near the Charles River, this property benefits from easy access to major transportation routes, including the Mass Turnpike, and a vibrant community. Rent bumps are available, providing further upside potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located asset in a highly sought-after market, offered for sale for the first time in many years. The property's location in Watertown, a booming suburb of Boston, offers significant potential for increased rental income due to currently low market rents. This is an ideal investment for both owner-users and investors seeking a value-add opportunity with significant upside.

Property profile

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Property type Life science properties
Use group R&D FACILITY, LABS, PHARMA
Year built 1963
Construction STEEL FRAME
Total area 23,172 SF
Lot 0.45 ac (19,428 SF)
Zoning code I-2
APN WATE M:0104 B:0018 L:0000
UPID US38-0813964

Cap rate & NOI

Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors

Current use

Occupant on record · Public records
  • Building Supply General Contractor
  • Research And Product Development
  • Corporate Office
  • Social Service Agency Charitable Organization
  • Chemistry Lab Biochemical Supplier

Location

108 Water St Watertown, MA 02472
Watertown metro Census 370403 BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE-QUINCY, MA-NH METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
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Value estimations

Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
$595k
CAP Approach CAP
by Request
Comparable Approach Comparable
by Request
Blend (final) Blend
$435k

Owner & transaction history

since 1996
2 recorded transactions
1996
$405,000
1995
$405,000

Zoning & alternative use

I-2 · Watertown, MA
Zoning description

In the I-1, I-2 and I-3 districts, fences shall have a maximum allowable height of eight feet. In all other districts, fences shall have a maximum allowable height of six feet. Further, no accessory recreational structur…

General category INDUSTRIAL

Comparables

6 recent transactions · within 1.5 mi
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