NKF Capital Markets
Somerville, MA NKF Capital Markets has completed the sale of 240 Elm St. for $39 million. NKF Capital Markets vice chairman Geoffrey Millerd, managing director Justin Smith, director Paul Penman and financial analyst Christian Brannelly of the Boston office, which is led by co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin, oversaw the transaction of the retail/office asset.
Totaling 46,276 s/f, 240 Elm St. is presently 100% leased to a first-class tenant roster anchored by bfresh, an urban grocery concept by Stop & Shop parent company Ahold, and Spaces, a modern office sharing concept by global flexible workspace provider Regus.
“240 Elm St. benefits from approximately $7 million in recent capital improvements that have transformed the former social security building into a premier mixed-use asset,” said Penman. “The property also enjoys a dominant position in the heart of Davis Square, a vibrant commercial center in Somerville.”
Situated at the intersection of Elm St., Davis Square’s primary retail corridor, and Chester St., 240 Elm St. benefits from high visibility within a heavily traveled shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
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