Northeast Deal Intel — Massachusetts

Daily Scored Massachusetts CRE Deals

Daily scored CRE deal alerts for Massachusetts — industrial, life science, multifamily, and retail across Boston, Worcester, and the 128 corridor.

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Active MA Listings
6.72%
Avg Cap Rate
7.7/10
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Today's Top Pick

Highest-Scored Massachusetts Deal

Our Scout agent scans Massachusetts commercial listings every few hours and scores every deal on a 10-point rubric covering cap rate vs. submarket average, price per square foot vs. recent comps, location fundamentals, value-add potential, and 1031 suitability. Here is the current top pick.

⭐ 7.7/10
📍 Worcester / Central MA — Multifamily
5 Gibson Pl, Fitchburg, MA

💰 Asking: $1.20M  |  📊 Cap Rate: 9.15%

💬 9.2% cap is 4.0% above multifamily average. $1.20m asking.

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Market Overview

Massachusetts Commercial Real Estate in 2026

Massachusetts is one of the eight Northeast states covered daily by Northeast Deal Intel. As of 2026-03-17, our database tracks 772 active MA listings across all commercial property types — industrial, multifamily, retail, office, land, and development sites. The average cap rate for tracked MA deals with cap rate data is 6.72%, with the strongest individual deal scoring 7.7/10 on our proprietary rubric.

We score every deal on five weighted dimensions: cap rate vs. submarket average (30%), price per SF vs. recent comparable sales (25%), location fundamentals including highway and transit access (20%), value-add potential such as below-market rents and vacancies (15%), and 1031 exchange suitability (10%). Deals scoring 8+ are flagged as exceptional; 7–7.9 are strong buys; 5–6.9 are watchlist material.

The following sections cover Massachusetts submarkets, cap rate benchmarks by property type, today's top-scored deals, and frequently asked questions about Massachusetts CRE investing. Data is updated daily from MLS feeds, county land records, and proprietary comp databases.

Deal Inventory

Active MA Listings by Property Type

Property TypeActive Listings
Industrial291
Office233
Retail219
Life_Science12
Multifamily10
Commercial6
Land1
Top Scored Deals

Current Top Massachusetts Deals by Score

The following deals represent the highest-scoring active Massachusetts listings in our database. Scores reflect the full 5-factor rubric. Subscribe for analyst commentary, cap rate context, and 1031 suitability notes on each deal.

TypeAddressPriceCap RateScoreSubmarket
Multifamily 5 Gibson Pl, Fitchburg, MA $1.20M 9.15% 7.7/10 Worcester / Central MA
Retail ONE FORTY SIX BUSINESS CENTER, Sutton, MA $895K N/A 7.6/10 Worcester / Central MA
Retail The Blackington Building, Sturbridge, MA $599K N/A 7.6/10 Massachusetts
Retail 175 Main Street, Webster, MA $625K N/A 7.6/10 Massachusetts
Retail — $1.75M N/A 7.6/10 North Shore
Submarket Intelligence

Massachusetts Submarkets

Northeast Deal Intel classifies Massachusetts deals into distinct submarkets. Each submarket is benchmarked separately — a deal's score reflects its cap rate vs. its specific submarket average, not the statewide average. This ensures deals in lower-yield markets aren't penalized, and deals in high-yield markets aren't artificially boosted.

Boston / Cambridge

Premier life science and office market; premium pricing and tight cap rates.

128 Corridor / Suburbs

Waltham, Burlington, Lexington — tech/biotech employment anchor.

Worcester / Central MA

Worcester, Fitchburg, Leominster — emerging industrial; best value in state.

South Shore / Cape

Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth — multifamily demand; coastal retail.

Springfield / Western MA

Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee — highest cap rates; industrial value plays.

Cap Rate Benchmarks

Massachusetts Cap Rate Benchmarks by Property Type

The following benchmarks are used by our scoring engine to evaluate Massachusetts deals against market. Deals with cap rates above the "strong buy" threshold score higher on the cap rate dimension. Benchmarks are updated quarterly.

Property TypeMarket RangeStrong Buy BelowNotes
Industrial 6.0–7.5% 6.5% Strong statewide fundamentals; Worcester leads value.
Life Science 5.5–7.0% 6.0% Boston/Cambridge premium; Worcester emerging.
Multifamily 5.0–6.5% 5.5% Boston-area tight; Worcester/Springfield value.
Retail 6.0–8.0% 6.5% Necessity retail and NNN perform best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts Commercial Real Estate FAQ

What are typical cap rates for Massachusetts CRE?
Massachusetts cap rates range from 5.5–7.5% depending on property type and submarket. Industrial averages 6.0–7.5% statewide, while Boston/Cambridge life science trades at 5.5–7.0%. Worcester and Western MA offer the highest cap rates in state.
Is Worcester, MA a good CRE investment market?
Worcester is one of the most compelling value markets in the Northeast. Industrial cap rates of 7%+ are available, and the emerging life science presence is driving absorption. Price/SF is well below Boston, offering strong risk-adjusted returns.
What CRE property types perform best in Massachusetts?
Industrial and life science have the strongest fundamentals statewide. Boston/Cambridge multifamily remains tight. Retail is selective — necessity-anchored and NNN perform; discretionary retail faces headwinds.
Does NDI cover Boston commercial real estate?
Yes — Boston metro including Cambridge, Somerville, and the 128 Corridor. We track office, life science, multifamily, and industrial. Boston-area deals typically carry lower cap rates; we flag deals that trade at a discount to submarket.
Are there 1031 exchange opportunities in Massachusetts?
Yes — particularly industrial and NNN retail in the $750K–$8M range. Worcester-area industrial is especially well-suited for 1031 buyers seeking above-market yields without Boston pricing.
How does NDI score Massachusetts deals?
Using the same 5-factor rubric: cap rate vs. submarket (30%), price/SF vs. comps (25%), location (20%), value-add potential (15%), 1031 suitability (10%). MA deals scoring 7+ are included in daily alerts.
What makes a strong Massachusetts industrial deal?
Cap rate at or above 6.5%, location near major routes (I-90, I-495, I-290), multi-tenant or long WALT, price/SF below recent comp sales. Worcester Corridor deals with these attributes score 7.5–8.5/10 consistently.
How often does NDI update Massachusetts deal data?
MA listings are refreshed every 6 hours via Scout-MA. Daily alerts go out each morning with scored deals, analyst takes, and context vs. submarket benchmarks.
Does NDI cover Springfield and Western MA?
Yes. Western MA trades at higher cap rates than the Boston metro — industrial and multifamily in Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee regularly hit 7%+ cap rates. These are flagged as strong value plays relative to statewide benchmarks.
How do I get Massachusetts CRE deal alerts?
Subscribe at northeastdealintel.com/#pricing. MA Insider is $29/mo; Professional is $79/mo with comps and deep-dives. New England Complete bundle covers MA + RI + NH + VT + ME for $179/mo.

Data last updated: 2026-03-17 | Northeast Deal Intel | All States | Subscribe