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96 LAFAYETTE RD, HAMPTON FALLS, NH 03844

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NH 070766, ME BA919441
KW Commercial Portsmouth
Listed by KW Commercial Portsmouth
$780,000
55 days on market
Updated 34 days ago

Route 1 Commercial Property

Details
APN HMPF M:8 B:42
Property Type Retail, Office (+1)
Square Footage 2,555
Units 10
Class A
Year Built 1900
Year Renovated 2019
Stories 2
Acreage 0.830
Zoning Town C (Retail, Office, Mixed-Use)
Ground Lease No

Prime Route 1 Retail/ Office/ Development Opportunity | 22,000+ VPD | Hampton Falls Seacoast

Marketing description

Position your business or next investment on the highly visible Lafayette Road corridor. This 0.83-acre level site offers significant road frontage (120’) and a flexible "Town C" zoning designation, permitting a wide range of high-value uses including retail, restaurant, medical, private schools, or mixed-use development.

The property currently features a meticulously renovated 2,327 SF New Englander and an attached 825 SF cottage—perfect for immediate rental income or a "live-work" boutique operation while you plan your expansion. With nearly 300' of lot depth and an existing paved parking area for 10+ vehicles, this site is a rare find in the historic Seacoast market. Located just 3.5 miles from Hampton Beach and 45 minutes from Boston.

Investment highlights

High-Visibility Commercial Corridor

  • Market Exposure: Fronting Route 1 with 22,000+ Vehicles Per Day (VPD), the property serves as a permanent billboard for any on-site business. This high traffic count is a mechanical driver for boutique retail or professional services.
  • Flexible "Town C" Zoning: Permitted uses in the Town Center District include retail, professional offices, medical services, and mixed-use development, offering long-term exit strategy flexibility and protection against market shifts.

Office Conversion Highlights:

  • Professional Suite Layout: The main building’s existing rooms translate naturally into a reception area, a conference room, and private executive offices.
  • Ready-to-Go Tech: With a modernized 200-amp electrical panel and a state-of-the-art heat pump/HVAC system, the infrastructure is already in place to support high-density tech, servers, and climate-controlled office zones.
  • Client Comfort: The updated kitchen and bathrooms provide a turn-key "breakroom" and professional facilities for staff and visitors without the need for additional plumbing work.

Retail Conversion Highlights:

  • High-Visibility Showroom: The open-concept design of the main living areas, complemented by high-end white oak flooring, provides a refined backdrop for a boutique showroom, gallery, or high-end retail space.
  • Dual-Unit Commercial Play: An investor could easily transition the main house into a flagship retail shop while keeping the 825 SF cottage as a separate back-office, fulfillment center, or secondary boutique.
  • Signage & Access: With a paved parking area already accommodating 10+ vehicles and massive Route 1 visibility (22k+ VPD), the site is physically prepared for immediate commercial traffic.

Dual-Use Primary Residence: The 2,327 SF main New Englander has been thoughtfully modernized to serve as both a high-end residence and a professional home base. Recent upgrades like white oak flooring, updated electrical (200 Amp), and energy-efficient heat pumps allow for seamless day-to-day operations without the overhead of a separate commercial lease.

Detached/Attached Utility: The 825 SF cottage provides the perfect physical separation for an in-home business, client-facing office, or creative studio, ensuring work-life balance while remaining on-site.

Listing Contacts

PM
NH 070766, ME BA919441
KW Commercial Portsmouth
Listed by KW Commercial Portsmouth

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TCD MixedMixed UseTown Common
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