255 Newton Street – Waltham, MA

Value Story

A long-term associate needed a garage. We sourced this deal off-market, directly calling the owner after seeing a retirement sign. Closed with favorable seller-financing terms: below-market interest rate + longer amortization.

The tenant signed a 10-year NNN lease at $8,500/month—and purchased 19% equity in the deal, aligning interests and lowering turnover risk.

Key Strengths

Triple Net Lease (NNN): $0 landlord expenses
10-Year Lease: With 3% annual rent escalations
Tenant-Partner Model: Tenant owns 19% equity → strong retention incentive
Seller Financing: 5.15% fixed vs. 6.75% market rate
30-Year Amortization: Lower monthly payments
Immediate Occupancy: Zero vacancy at acquisition
Strong Location: Borders Newton, affluent suburb with rising property values

Risk Mitigation

Tenant equity ownership = incentive to stay long term
Lease signed before acquisition
Tenant is a stable, recession-resistant business

Timeline:

    • Found: Q1 2024

    • Lease Signed: Pre-close

    • Cash Flow Start: Immediate

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    Deal Type:

    Industrial – Off-Market Acquisition

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    Acquired:

    2024 for $1,350,000

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    Structure:

    Seller-Financed @ 5.15% (vs. 6.75% market rate)

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    Ownership:

    81% GP – Jarrett Lau | 19% – Tenant/Partner

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    Capital Invested:

    $343,147

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    Cash Flow:

    $35,149/year (pre-tax)

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    Cash-on-Cash ROI:

    10.24%