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Posted: December 12, 2025
North Shore Realty Advisors Inc. completes sale of 148 Liberty St. - sold by Surfside, LLC to Shirazi Properties
Lynn, MA North Shore Realty Advisors Inc. has completed the sale of 148 Liberty St. The property is located in downtown and is a brick four-story elevator apartment building consisting of 24 residential units. The asset has a unit mix of seven two-bedroom units, and 17 one-bedroom units with renovated common areas. The offering presented a strong value-add opportunity for investors as rents are currently below market within an urban densely populated area. The property is surrounded by amenities, restaurants, commuting routes into Boston, and public transportation.
Northshore Realty Advisors, Inc. as exclusive agent to the seller was able to procure the buyer within this transaction. They would like to congratulate their client Surfside, LLC and the buyers Shirazi Properties on a smooth and successful transaction.
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