Marlene Aron, now associated with Metrowest Commercial Real Estate is the founder & former owner of Investment Property Specialists, Inc. Marlene sold IPS with the hopes of staying there to better service her personal clients, but instead decided to associate with Metrowest Commercial Real Estate.. Metrowest Commercial Real Estate is located at 855 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Marlene Aron - 508-740-0000 cell ~508-370-0003 x 315, office ~ 508-303-0030 fax

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FEATURED PROPERTIES & PRICE REDUCTIONS:


FRAMINGHAM - MODERN BRICK INDUSTRIAL CONDOS

4,900 OR 8,100 S.F. (SUBLET - VACANT NOW)

LOADIND DOCKS, 18' HEIGHT & HC BATHS

ASKING - $7.50/S.F. NNN - OPEN TO OFFERS


RENTAL CREDIT TOWARDS PURCHASE

276 UNION AVE., FRAMINGHAM OFFICE BUILDING

LEASE / SALE


7,600 S.F. - STATELY ICON OFFICE BLDG.

WALK TO HOSPITAL & JUST MINUTES TO THE COURTHOUSE.

PERFECT FOR MEDICAL, LAWYERS, ACCOUNTANTS ETC.

AVAILABLE NOW.

ASKING - $935,000 or $12/S.F. NNN


88,000 S.F. OFFICE COMPLEX - REDUCED ! $6.85M

FRAMINGHAM OFFICE SUITES FROM

1,000 - 15,000 S.F. STARTING AT $12/S.F. + UTILITIES - CALL MARLENE ARON FOR DETAILS


30,000 S.F. OFFICE BLDG.

MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT IS ANCHOR TENANT & 1,800 + 10,000 S.F. COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO OWNER/OCCUPANT.

GOOD FOR INVESTORS OR OWNER OCCUPANTS.

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FRAMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL LAND SITE

4 ACRES WITH $18,000/M INCOME

SALE PENDING - $1,790,000 - SELLER MAY FINANCE

SALE / LAND LEASE

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FORMER FABRIC PLACE SITE !

FRONTAGE ON 3 STREETS - 1.95 ACRES BUSINESS ZONED WITH 32,500 S.F. BLDG. FULLY SPRINKLERED.

SITE THAT CAN BE RENOVATED OR REDEVELOPED.

MIXED - USE RETAIL/APTS. SCHOOL, CHURCH, BANK WITH DRIVE-THRU, OUTLET STORE OR OFFICE HEADQUARTERS.

REDUCED - $1.95M- $2.75M - SITE MAY BE DIVIDED

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RETAIL BLDG + SINGLE FAMILY + LARGE BARN + PARKING LOT

Unusual offering, in downtown business location with private parking lot and 3 bedroom home and LARGE barn.

ASKING - $495,000


CLOSED TENNIS CLUB / MANUFACTURING BLDG. WITH 1,000 ft. FRONTAGE ON RT. 126 OF RETAIL EXPOSURE

ASHLAND, MA - RT. 126 ON FRAMINGHAM LINE

19,420 s.f. facility in operation since 1979.

6 courts, aerobic/yoga room, Nautilus equipment available for purchase from Bank, pro shop, lounge, babysitting room & locker rooms.

Reduced - $6.50/s.f. nnn - will work with new operator


RT. 9 FRAMINGHAM OFFICE BLDG FOR SALE

SHORT SALE APPROVED - GOING TO AUCTION

2,200 S.F. FULL FLOOR AVAILABLE FOR LEASE

Elevator, full basement for storage, Rt. 9 visibility and signage, move-in condition !

REDUCED AGAIN - $850,000


Metrowest Minigolf Course Sale

OPEN MAY 1, 2010 - LEASED FOR SEASON

STILL FOR SALE

750 CONCORD STREET

HOLLISTON, MA - RT. 126

REDUCED - $650,000 - OPEN NOW

4+ acre site on Rt. 126 - Possible restaurant site for year round income.


Town: MARLBORO, MA
Reduced Price 6/09: $1,150,000. or $10/S.F.+ UTIL.
Type: Office bldg, School or Church
Size: 15,000 S.F.

Features: Solid structure that has been renovated top to bottom . Open first floor, 2nd & 3rd floor office. Sprinklered, elevator, siding, new windows, new roof, 9 new HVAC condensers and more !!


SUDBURY, MA RT. 20 OFFICE SUITES
ASKING - : $10 - 12/s.f. + util
Office - each with 2 private baths

: 1,100 S.F or 1,200 S.F. OR COMBINED 2,300 S.F.

Rachel Aron, my Great Dane - photo by Linda Arnold 3-22-10

 

WANTED - HERE ARE SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS THAT I AM WORKING ON NOW :

Westboro 4/12/10 exclusive broker representative for an established speech & occupational therapy group - 3,500 - 5,000 s.f. with 800 s.f. - 1,200 of the space with 10+ height.

CHURCHES - METROWEST - SEVERAL GROUPS ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR LEASE

LAND SITES FOR NON-PROFITS ( ANY ZONING )

METROWEST STRIP CENTER - CASH BUYER

MEDICAL SPACE - 2,500 - 5,000 SF OR LARGER FOR PURCHASE

20,000 - 30,000 S.F. FOR LEASE WITH 100+ PARKING SPACES


ANNOUNCEMENTS :

6/1/2010 - Marlene Aron has agreed to Chair the Natick Chabad Advisory Board. The board is made up of prominent community leaders, who will help the organization with their collective skills and support.

1031 EXCHANGE INFO - There are two important year-end Section 1031 tax issues to consider. First, all exchanges must be reported (for tax purposes) in the same tax year. If you begin an exchange that crosses a year-end, the documentation and he exchange must be completed prior to filing the tax return for that year. If the 180-day deadline occurs after the due date of the return, then it is necessary to file a request for an extension for the filing of the return or the 180 time frame will be cut short. 

Framingham History Center events - Please call for details 508-626-9091 or visit FRAMINGHAM HISTORY CENTER. for information and on-line donations. FHC is looking for 12 angels to donate $15K each or an item that can be sold to help raise funds. If interested, please call me.


RECENT TRANSACTIONS :

Ashland 7/1/2010 Ledgemere Plaza, a mulit-tenanted retail plaza on Rt. 126, will now be the headquarters for Reptile Sunglasses. Marlene Aron has represented this property for over 10 years. The will be another store coming up soon, please call Marlene for details.

Framingham 6/15/10 - 816 Concord Street, a freestanding 2,200 s.f. building has been leased to McCarthy & Sullivan Engineers. Marlene Aron & James Gordon of Gordon R.E. represented the Lessor.

Holliston 6/11/2010 - 73 Jeffrey Ave., a 26,000 s.f. industrial building located in the Lowlands Industrial Park, will have a new 10,000 s.f. medical device tenant. Marlene Aron was the sole broker representing the Lessor, Security National Properties. The remaining 16,000 s.f. is made up of office and warehouse and priced at $4.50/s.f. NNN.

Ashland 5/21/2010 - Representing the Lessors, in her 4th successful transaction with Ouellette Realty Trust, Marlene has brought the Rt, 135 ~12 W. Union Street plaza to 100% occupancy. The New England Bead Company www.newenglandbeadcompany.com will be opening in early July. Allen J. Margulis, JD, MST of Total Counsel Law Group of Natick negotiated the lease on the Lessee's behalf. Attorney Andrew Rogers of Framingham represented the Lessor.

Holliston 5/1/2010 - " The Water Hazard Minigolf Course " has been leased for the season and is now open. This 4 acre site was professionally designed with waterfalls and the longest hole in New England. Manicured grounds, with bridges over ponds & a snack shack make this course one of the nicest around. Leisure Arts Workshop LLC, has leased the site for the season with the intention of purchasing the property at the end of the season, Marlene Aron represents the Lessor/Seller.

Framingham 4/30/2010 - "Total Connections," a well-established call center business that services medical clients and others nationwide, has expanded and leased 48 Franklin Street, a freestanding office building in Downtown Framingham. Marlene Aron was the sole broker and represented the Lessor.

Framingham 4/20/2010 - Gordon Real Estate & MWCRE co-broke the lease at 419 Worcester Road to Discount Cabinets, a kitchen cabinet discount retailer. Watch for a June 1st 2010 opening.

Framingham 4/13/2010 - Venture West Plaza, a Rt. 9 power center with many national tenants including Legal Seafood, will have an expanded dental practice. 2,145 s.f. has been leased by the current dental group for expansion. Marlene Aron did the original lease and represented the Lessor on the expansion.

Framingham 3/2/2010 - Fara Khedmaty and Marlene Aron have represented the Lessor in the leasing of a 3,300 s.f. restaurant. The new tenant is multi-location franchise with one location in Worcester and many more in New Jersey. Crown Fried Chicken will be open soon at 40 Concord Street.

Northborough 2/22/2010 - 411 W. Main Street, a retail plaza located near the Shrewsbury line, will be the new site for Sullivan Associates, a provider of training skills. Al Rogers, of Rogers Realty represented the tenant & Marlene Aron represented the Lessors.

Wayland 2/15/2010 - A dental & surgical practice will occupy the entire 2nd floor and 1/2 of the 3rd floor at 241 Boston Post Road - Rt. 20. The modern 3 story building is now 100% occupied. Marlene represented the owner/builder - Jonathan Buchman in the transaction. The tenant hired George Vaill, a dental consultant to help with build-out, lease negotiations & financing for the project.

Wayland 2/15/2010 - 302 E. Commonwealth Road at Mel's Plaza has been leased to liquor store business that will be relocating into the Plaza. The well-known Mel's Commonwealth Cafe, anchor tenant, has been at the site for over 30 years. Marlene Aron represented the Lessor and was the sole broker in this transaction.

Framingham 2/7/2010 - 195 Hollis Street, a 3,200 s.f. single story bldg, has been leased. The new lessee, shall be relocating an existing business which will be expanded to provide high quality meats, a convenience store with money exchange services. Marlene Aron is the broker/owner.

Framingham 2/1/2010 - Metrowest Commercial Real Estate has moved its offices to Trolley Square at 855 Worcester Road.

Ashland 1/1/2010 - "All Together Now Consignment" has opened at 12 W. Union Street, Rt. 135. The new store is operated by Norma Bell, a local resident, who has been in this business for many years. Marlene Aron represented the Lessor in the 2,600 s.f. lease. Marathon Deli is the anchor tenant and there is 1,789 s.f. available within the Plaza that was last used by a Tanning Salon that recently closed.

Framingham 1/20/2010 - 85 Edgell Road, an historic building, that had been used as a group home, has been sold to a religious entity. The property will be occupied by Church members. The selling price was $668,000. Marlene represented the Sellers and was able to secure private financing.

Southboro 1/6/2010 - 11 Cherry Street, a recent sale of an investment 2 family property was completed for $180,000. Marlene represented the Buyer, Richard Gordon, who will renovate the property and keep it for a long term investment.

Marlboro 1/20/2010 - 512 Sudbury Street, a licensed group home, was sold to a non-profit agency for $350,000. Marlene represented the Seller.

Ashland 12/30/09 - 33 W. Union Street ( Rt. 135 ) a 5.05 business zoned acre parcel with a Cape-styled home has been leased with an option to purchase to "Idle Dog," a business that will be relocating into the new site from its Maynard location. Marlene Aron, representing the owner, Oullette Realty Trust, orchestrated a targeted marketing effort and was able to identify the highest and best use for the parcel.

Ashland 12/30/09 - Prologix, a high-tech company, will be moving into 200 Butterfield Drive - Unit B, a 2,900 s.f. modern industrial condo at Commerce Park.  Marlene represented ICSN the current tenant who will be moving to Worcester and the Lessor, AHAB Realty Trust in the transaction.  Aron stated, " There were alot of moving parts that had to be coordinated, but this deal was a win-win situation for all three parties."  Aron has represented AHAB Realty Trust, the owner of 2 units in the complex,  for over 5 years.

oSouthboro MA 12/8/09 - Marlene Aron with Flynn Auctioneers has represented the Seller is the sale of 106 Southville Road, a newly constructed 10,600 s.f. office bldg. Aron stated, " The building was about 90% finished, it attracted users who did not want to deal with completing the build-out. The building was ultimately purchased by a builder/investor, who will complete the build-out and should be able to attract tenants who will appreciate the location, next to the Southboro train station, and the high-end quality of the building." The selling price was $840,000.

Southboro MA 12/6/09 - Eric Brosler, Principal of MWCRE, has sold a commercial bldg located at 14 Main Street, Southboro to a non-profit agency. Eric Brosler represented both parties in this transaction. The sale price was $460,000

Natick, MA - 11/21/09 - T- Mobile, cell store is now open at 945 Worcester Road - Rt. 9 - Sunnyside Plaza.

Sudbury, MA 11/20/09 - Representing Romex Holding Real Estate, a long term client, Marlene was able to re - lease a hairsalon at the Dudley Square plaza to a well - established salon located within the area in less than a month after the site had been vacated.

Ashland, MA 11/16/09 - MH Painting has extended its lease at 220 Eliot Street, Marlene Aron represented the Lessor.

Dedham, MA 11/15/09 - Referred to and represented by Marlene Aron, The Ukrainian Credit Union will be relocating its Dedham site to Westwood - Lambert's Plaza. The new location is in a vibrant plaza with non-stop foot traffic.

Framingham, MA 11/14/09 - MWCRE announces the lease of 49 Loring Drive to a food distribution center tenant. The 2,642 s.f. industrial unit was offered as a sublet. MWCRE represented the tenant on the sublet and the Lessor on the term thereafter.

Ashland, MA 10/16/09 - Boost Mobile will open at 300 Eliot Street before year end. Marlene Aron represented Ash Realty in this transaction. Ledgemere Plaza is now fully leased.

Ashland, MA 10/20/09 - MH Painting has renewed its lease at 220 Eliot Street in the 14,000 s.f. industrial complex that is 100% leased.

Wayland, MA 9/30/09 - Representing the Lessors, Marlene Aron has leased 2,400 s.f. to a liquor store.

Framingham, MA 9/24/09 - Metrowest CRE has been hired to market the site known as the "Fabric Place" in Downtown Framingham - 2 buildings 32,500 s.f. & 2,820 s.f. on almost 2 acres with frontage on 3 street, comprise this offering. Leasing rates start at $6/s.f. NNN - Asking - $2.95M. Please call for more information.

Natick, MA 8/31/09 - Marlene Aron of Metrowest Commercial R.E. represented the Tenant, National Seating & Mobility, a national company that provides customized wheelchairs and adaptive seating systems for individuals who have been diagnosed with loss of mobility. The new location, a 10,200 s.f. facility, located at 8 Eerie Drive, was chosen to allow National Seating & Mobility the ability to expand, having outgrown their present 5,200 s.f. location.The Landlord was represented by RW Holmes, Arthur Amadei.

Framingham, MA 8/09 - 8/22/09 - MWCRE announces a lease at 255 Worcester Road to Get in Shape for Women, a franchise with over 25 locations. Marlene Aron has represented the Lessor for over 15 years.

Holliston, MA - 7/28/09 - New Englander Industrial Park will be the new location for Service Above & Beyond, a specialty foreign automobile repair shop. Marlene represented the Lessee, who was referred to her by an existing client.

Ashland, MA - 7/22/09 - Representing James & Helen Kosteas, clients for many years, Marlene has now brought their 14,000 s.f. industrial site at 220 Eliot Street to 100% occupancy. The 3,000 s.f. space has been leased for automotive fabrication.

Natick, MA - 7/10/09 - Representing the tenant, Dr. Simone Mordas, Marlene was able to locate a perfect site at 192 Worcester Road - Rt. 9. A current medical tenant will re-locate within the building opening a move-in situation with only painting & new carpeting needed. The Lessor, Gene Crowely, was a pleasure to do be business with.

Natick, MA - 6/09 - Eric Brosler has sold the former Barber Brothers site on Rt. 135 for $3.4M. Eric is representing the new owner, who is offering 10,000 - 27,000 s.f. for lease. The building is modern, sprinklered, has a cafe area all set up and is in move-in condition with abundant parking, beautifully landscaped grounds and easy access to Mass Pike, Rt. 9 and Rt. 27. The site is located between the two regional hospitals.

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Disclaimer - Efforts have been made to furnish the most accurate information available for all of the properties listed on this website.  However, all statements and conditions contained herein are subject to errors, omissions, prior lease or sale or removal from the market without notice. 

Services, Helpful Links & Affiliations

Services :

Sales and leasing of commercial & industrial land, retail, office & investment properties and consulting on an hourly basis are the services offered.

With 26 years of experience, I have in depth knowledge regarding the Massachusetts Commercial Real Estate Market in the Metrowest Boston area which consists of Framingham, Natick, Holliston, Ashland, Milford, Marlborough, Southborough, Wayland, Westborough, Sudbury, Hopkinton and other surrounding towns.

I offer traditional Seller and Lessor representation, as well as Buyer and Lessee representation on an exclusive basis at no up front charge. Recently, I have added commercial real estate consulting on an hourly fee basis. This new service will include site assessment for attracting new tenants, lease negotiations for renewals/tenant retention, market analysis, marketing recommendations, opinions of value and representation for on-going transactions.

Please call for details and references. Metrowest Commercial Real Estate is licensed in Massachusetts.

Helpful Links :FraminghamBusinessList.com

Affiliations : Member of Metrowest Chamber of Commerce, Greater Boston Multiple Listing Service and several on-line marketing services. Past Board Member : Framingham Community Development Council ( completed 6 years of service ), Framingham History Center and Chair of Natick Chabad Center Advisory Board and member of Boston Metro Net, a business to business networking group.

Updated July31, 2010

 

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