Harwich, MA Commercial Real Estate for Sale and Lease

Located in Barnstable County in Massachusetts, this town has a population of 12,243 and is known for being a desired destination spot for vacationers, as it is located on the southern side of Cape Cod. Incorporated in 1694, the area has a total of 20.9 square miles of land, and seven individual villages including Pleasant Lake, Harwich Port, and Harwich Center. The region is perfect for real estate investment for a variety of reasons; its transport, natural beauty, and opportunities for development.

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Instead of a traditional land-based airstrip, the town is reachable by air through seaplanes that land on nearby Long Pond, which is closest to the village of Pleasant Lake. Additionally, there are several vehicular routes, including Route 6, Massachusetts Route 28, and Route 137 that go directly through the town, and a number of other roads, such as Route 124 and Route 39, that provide access to neighboring cities. During the summer months, the city runs a bus service to help with the increased traffic.

The area has several harbors for marine-based adventures of all kinds, including sailing and in some cases fishing. Numerous rivers flow into these harbors, including the Andrews and Herring rivers, and during the summer season people can enjoy the beaches. The Hawksnest State Park is a prominent part of the town, making recreation a central industry. The Cape Cod Rail Trail, which is principally a route for bicyclists and cross country skiers, also runs through the area. Therefore, the development of properties that best take advantage of the natural beauty and corresponding activities of the area is highly recommended here.

Several commercially zoned lots of land have recently become available. The 1.76 acre lot at 172 Route 137 is an example of this. Several portions of the lot have been marked for use as retail space by a developer; currently, there are plans to lease these portions of the lot for $1.40 a square foot per month. The price of this lot, when grouped with an adjoining lot that has 1.52 acres for a total of 3.28 acres, was recently listed at $2,200,000. Another commercially zoned lot located at 20 Aladoe Farm Lane that has been suggested as a development property for multi-family residential use was recently listed for $227,500. The property has a total of 0.94 acres and is located within easy walking distance of Hawksnest State Park. The 2.74 acre property at Route 28 and Hillside Road has been zoned commercial and residential, allowing for an innovative potential development.

Office Space Market

With its emphasis on recreational activities, the area does not have a tremendous amount of large scale office space, although boutique operations, or offices with a relatively small staff, are scattered throughout the villages. While the town’s relative accessibility and gorgeous scenery make it a promising place for development, many investors tend to think of this area as being primarily dedicated to serving the needs of vacationers, not year-round workers. This may change as several parcels of land have been made available for development. The price for these lots of land makes them good investment opportunities for those with vision, especially developers who could foresee capitalizing on creating special seasonal offices or work-related gathering places.

The 0.46 acre lot at 6 Deerfield Road has been zoned for industrial use, although the area is large enough to comfortably host an office complex or business with both an office staff and warehousing needs, such as an architecture or design firm. The land has been listed at $275,000, and is considered to be an investment property.

Retail Space Market

Those looking to invest in retail properties in this area will be pleased to find an array of building types available. Many of these sites cater to seaside restaurants and other vacation-type boutiques to capitalize both on visitors and the views. Wineries, antique shops, gift stores and theaters/performance arts spaces are plentiful in this town, and tend to cluster in a centralized shopping area. Bait and tackle retail shops are also very popular.

The property at 1421 Orleans Street has four individual units with a total square footage of 42,881. Built in 1988, the newly renovated structure is host to many businesses, including a restaurant, a technology distribution center, a dry cleaners, and a doctor’s office. The rent for this property has not been disclosed, but it is centrally located at the heavily trafficked intersection of Route 137 and Route 39, and has 54,894 people living within a five mile radius.

Many of the retail tenants in this town create businesses that thrive during peak tourist season and then shutter or at least curtail their hours during the winter months. Developers looking to create new structures should remember to factor in the need for spaces that can easily expand and contract to cater to the types of businesses most often found in this town.

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