188 Auburn St, Auburn, MA, 01501
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a highly visible mixed-use property in one of Auburn's most desirable commercial corridors. Ideally located on Auburn's busy Main Street just minutes from Routes 12, 20, I-290, I-395, and the Massachusetts Turnpike, this property offers exceptional accessibility, strong exposure, and outstanding future potential.The first floor features commercial space, previously operated as a successful salon, complete with large storefront windows, a bathroom, laundry area, and the added comfort of a mini-split A/C system. A dry concrete block basement provides valuable storage, while the expansive parking lot accommodates 16+ vehicles.The second floor offers a separately accessed 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment currently rented at $1,800/month (tenant-at-will), providing immediate income while the commercial space is occupied or repositioned.Whether you're a business owner looking to establish your presence in Auburn, an investor seeking a mixed-use asset with existing cash flow, or a developer looking to maximize the site's potential, this property delivers exceptional flexibility. Residential Office zoning allows for a wide range of permitted and potential uses, including professional offices, retail, barber or salon, restaurant, fitness services, laundromat, dry cleaning, or apartments. (Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning and permitted uses.)Properties offering this combination of location, visibility, parking, income, and redevelopment potential are rarely available. Don't miss the opportunity to make this versatile property your next investment.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Storage,Other,Ceiling Fan(s),Bathroom with Shower Stall,Laundry Room,Kitchen,Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Window features: Picture Window
- Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet,Varies,Tile
- Finished area above ground: 1,411
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Ductless,None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,411
- Total interior livable area: 1,411 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0017 B:0111 L:0000,1455193
- Zoning: Commercial
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Frontage length: 50.00
Lot
- Lot size: 7,650 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 16
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 16
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,173 | $26,076 |
| Home Insurance * | $156 | $1,872 |
| Property Taxes | $447 | $5,364 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,130 | $37,560 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $429,900 |
| 2012-08-29 | Sold | $178,000 |
| 1999-06-25 | Sold | $120,000 |
| 1999-01-26 | Sold | $65,000 |
| 1998-06-15 | Sold | $80,000 |
| 1995-08-23 | Sold | $130,000 |
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