What are the different types of commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate is a broad category that includes a high variety of space types designed to meet the needs of various industries of the local economy and their specialized subsectors, as presented in our real estate 101 guide to types of commercial real estate . However, there are three main categories that you are most likely to come across: office, retail, and industrial space . Modern office space is typically organized over large floor plates bound by high ceilings and large windows for an abundance of natural light and is located in transit-oriented developments with good access to multiple modes of transportation, so as to facilitate employee commute. The Amherst Center commercial real estate market incorporates 118,334 square feet of office space across 6 buildings. Office buildings can also accommodate coworking spaces , which are shared office options that typically cater to the needs of small, startup businesses that require flexible workspaces, a concentration of amenities, and services that can be accessed on an occasional or short-term basis. Retail space includes shopping malls, department stores, street retail, or specialty stores dedicated to a narrow range of products. Such properties are typically located in high foot-traffic and/or car traffic areas, to facilitate customer access. The Amherst Center commercial real estate market includes 75,000 square feet of retail space in a variety of settings. Industrial property most often serves businesses operating in manufacturing or logistics and generally consists of large open spaces located within good access to roads, railways, freight airports or regional water ports. Industrial space listings can include warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, flexible industrial space, or even data center facilities.

What types of commercial real estate are available in Amherst Center, MA?

The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in Amherst Center is represented by Office space , which accounts for 5,216 square feet of available listings.

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in Amherst Center, MA?

The price of renting or buying commercial real estate is influenced by a variety of factors, including: the property type (for example, office space is priced higher than other property types in most locations); the condition and asset class rating (property rated class A or above will typically command a higher price than lower grade classifications); the quality or the development potential of the property location; whether or not there is high demand for the type of commercial asset in question; and what the state of supply is relative to demand.

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Amherst Center, MA?

The best choice of location for commercial space depends on the factors that are most relevant to your business. A good thing to look for at the start, however, is the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of your preferred type of property, as these areas are generally well connected to the amenities and points of interest that are most relevant to each property type. As such, there are several areas that you could consider to be the best location for commercial real estate in Amherst Center, depending on the property type you are interested in. Select your preferred property type from the search filters menu at the top of the search page and then navigate the interactive map for a better view of commercial real estate availability in the locations most suited to your needs.

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

Whether or not leasing commercial space is a new experience for you, there are significant benefits to working with a commercial real estate broker . In addition to saving you time and money, an experienced broker will contribute specialist knowledge of the local market , the property type you need representation for, and will handle negotiations on your behalf in your best interest. To start, it is important for you to have a good understanding of what kind of broker you need. For instance, there are differences between a tenant broker and a listing broker . Also important at the start is to have a clear idea of what kind of space (or tenant) you are looking for and what (if any) particular needs and requirements you might have. And, while it is good to get a referral, you should interview several brokers to better gauge who you feel would best represent your interests. CommercialCafe hosts listings from some of the most trusted commercial real estate brokerages in the country. Use the contact form available on each listing page or the contact details for the property representatives to reach out and start your search!

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself — which itself includes aspects such as location, property class, amenities, and the quality of the property management — to the local market conditions, the state of the local economy, the demand for that particular type of commercial property, and of course the costs of owning and maintaining it relative to what leasing rate or sale price you get from the property. Asking rents in the city went as high as $18 per square foot.

What is the average size of a commercial property in Amherst Center, MA?

The average size of a commercial property in Amherst Center depends greatly on the property type and the location — geographical possibilities and zoning allowances have significant influence on how big developers can build. While there are outliers that break height or volume records in the city, we can look at some average sizes by property use: In Amherst Center, the average size of an office property is 19,722 square feet. Retail properties here incorporate an average of 75,000 square feet.

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7 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Amherst Center, MA

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Office Space

29 Cottage Street, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

14,401 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,300 SF
Year Built

1960
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17 - 19 Pray St

17 Pray St, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
For Lease

$1,360.00/MO
Property

Office

816 SF
Availability

1 Space

816 SF
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29 A Cottage St

29 Cottage St, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

12,413 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,100 SF
Year Built

1960
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422 Amity Road

422 Amity Road, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
For Sale

$2,100,000
Property

Office

4,088 SF
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Off Market
Amherst Technology Park - 85 & 101 University Drive

101 University Drive, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
Property

Office

53,926 SF
Year Built

2001
Off Market
100 University Drive

100 University Drive, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
Property

Office

32,690 SF
Year Built

1984
Off Market
Amherst Shopping Center

175 University Drive, Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
Property

Retail

75,000 SF
Year Built

1998
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial real estate is a broad category that includes a high variety of space types designed to meet the needs of various industries of the local economy and their specialized subsectors, as presented in our real estate 101 guide to types of commercial real estate. However, there are three main categories that you are most likely to come across: office, retail, and industrial space.
- Modern office space is typically organized over large floor plates bound by high ceilings and large windows for an abundance of natural light and is located in transit-oriented developments with good access to multiple modes of transportation, so as to facilitate employee commute. The Amherst Center commercial real estate market incorporates 118,334 square feet of office space across 6 buildings.
  
  Office buildings can also accommodate coworking spaces, which are shared office options that typically cater to the needs of small, startup businesses that require flexible workspaces, a concentration of amenities, and services that can be accessed on an occasional or short-term basis.
- Retail space includes shopping malls, department stores, street retail, or specialty stores dedicated to a narrow range of products. Such properties are typically located in high foot-traffic and/or car traffic areas, to facilitate customer access. The Amherst Center commercial real estate market includes 75,000 square feet of retail space in a variety of settings.
- Industrial property most often serves businesses operating in manufacturing or logistics and generally consists of large open spaces located within good access to roads, railways, freight airports or regional water ports. Industrial space listings can include warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, flexible industrial space, or even data center facilities.
The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in Amherst Center is represented by Office space, which accounts for 5,216 square feet of available listings.
The price of renting or buying commercial real estate is influenced by a variety of factors, including: the property type (for example, office space is priced higher than other property types in most locations); the condition and asset class rating (property rated class A or above will typically command a higher price than lower grade classifications); the quality or the development potential of the property location; whether or not there is high demand for the type of commercial asset in question; and what the state of supply is relative to demand.
The best choice of location for commercial space depends on the factors that are most relevant to your business. A good thing to look for at the start, however, is the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of your preferred type of property, as these areas are generally well connected to the amenities and points of interest that are most relevant to each property type.

As such, there are several areas that you could consider to be the best location for commercial real estate in Amherst Center, depending on the property type you are interested in.

Select your preferred property type from the search filters menu at the top of the search page and then navigate the interactive map for a better view of commercial real estate availability in the locations most suited to your needs.
Whether or not leasing commercial space is a new experience for you, there are significant benefits to working with a commercial real estate broker. In addition to saving you time and money, an experienced broker will contribute specialist knowledge of the local market, the property type you need representation for, and will handle negotiations on your behalf in your best interest.

To start, it is important for you to have a good understanding of what kind of broker you need. For instance, there are differences between a tenant broker and a listing broker. Also important at the start is to have a clear idea of what kind of space (or tenant) you are looking for and what (if any) particular needs and requirements you might have. And, while it is good to get a referral, you should interview several brokers to better gauge who you feel would best represent your interests.

CommercialCafe hosts listings from some of the most trusted commercial real estate brokerages in the country. Use the contact form available on each listing page or the contact details for the property representatives to reach out and start your search!
The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself — which itself includes aspects such as location, property class, amenities, and the quality of the property management — to the local market conditions, the state of the local economy, the demand for that particular type of commercial property, and of course the costs of owning and maintaining it relative to what leasing rate or sale price you get from the property. Asking rents in the city went as high as $18 per square foot.
The average size of a commercial property in Amherst Center depends greatly on the property type and the location — geographical possibilities and zoning allowances have significant influence on how big developers can build. While there are outliers that break height or volume records in the city, we can look at some average sizes by property use:
- In Amherst Center, the average size of an office property is 19,722 square feet.
- Retail properties here incorporate an average of 75,000 square feet.

Amherst Center, MA Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

In addition to preferred particularities of local culture, economy, and geography, businesses looking to expand or relocate also give great consideration to the size, variety, and quality of the commercial real estate in and around their city of interest.

Total Office Space in Amherst Center: 86,616 Sq. Ft.

In Amherst Center, the largest share of office space is in office properties sized 50k to 100k square feet. Office space rated Class B amount to 86,616 square feet.

Amherst Center Office Market Breakdown by Building Size
Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	53,926 Sq. Ft.	62.26%

Amherst Center Office Market Breakdown by Building Quality Rating
Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class B	86,616 Sq. Ft.	100%

Data was provided by CommercialEdge, refers to properties larger than 50,000 square feet.

Total Retail Space in Amherst Center: 75,000 Sq. Ft.

The Amherst Center commercial real estate market includes 0 properties that are dedicated to retail use. The various types of retail space here account for 75,000 square feet of commercial property in Amherst Center.

Amherst Center Retail Market Breakdown by Building Size
Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Retail
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	75,000 Sq. Ft.	100%

Data was provided by CommercialEdge and refers to retail properties larger than 50,000 square feet.

Amherst Center, MA Currently Available Listings

Commercial real estate listings for rent in Amherst Center currently add up to 10,432 square feet. There are 4 active office listings, which amount to 5,216 square feet .

Amherst Center Commercial Space for Lease Breakdown
City	Property Type	Count of Listings	Total SF
Amherst Center, MA	Office	4	5,216
Amherst Center, MA	Other	4	5,216

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7 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Amherst Center, MA

Office Space

17 - 19 Pray St

29 A Cottage St

422 Amity Road

Amherst Technology Park - 85 & 101 University Drive

100 University Drive

Amherst Shopping Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Amherst Center, MA Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Amherst Center: 86,616 Sq. Ft.

Total Retail Space in Amherst Center: 75,000 Sq. Ft.

Amherst Center, MA Currently Available Listings

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