Model Hardware

4.5★★★★★(200 reviews)

22 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134

Allston, Massachusetts, United States

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Business facts

Estimated annual revenue~$1.3M
Estimated employees~8
Estimated wage bill~$319.5K
In business since1953
Estimate based on strong signals

Area statistics (02134)

Population17,969
Median household income$80,027
Source: US Census ACS

About

Model Hardware, located in Allston, Massachusetts, has been serving the local community since 1918. Originally a family-owned business, it has since affiliated with ACE Hardware, offering a diverse inventory selection and top-quality products. The store is committed to providing excellent customer service and a wide-ranging, deep inventory to meet all of your hardware needs. With a knowledgeable and experienced staff, including owner Kevin Cunningham, Model Hardware is dedicated to being the "Helpful Place" for all of your hardware, plumbing, tools, and gardening needs.

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Bike Parking
Yes
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Credit Cards
American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, Mastercard, NFC, PayPal, Visa, Yes
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Dining Options
Delivery
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Parking
Street Parking, Parking Lot, Valet, Private Lot, Yes
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Pet-friendly
Yes
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Price
$$
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking, Yes
Categories: Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialized stores, Home Improvement Store, Tool Store, Paint Store.
ISIC Codes: 4752.

Market analysis

Earning above its category median in a stable category (Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialized stores).

EstimateCategory trend: 2024, +1.5%

Revenue trend (modeled)

~$989.2K2019
~$1.1M2020
~$1.2M2021
~$1.3M2022
~$1.2M2023
~$1.3M2024
Modeled from official industry statistics+5.3%/yr since 201980% confidence band: ±42%

Company profile

Legal formCorporation
Incorporated1959 (MA)
Employees (reported band)8-17
Facility size~7,500 sq ft
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Property

Lot size5,919 sq ft
Land use319
CountySuffolk
Parcel ownerWEBBER ROBERT A
Assessed value$1.5M (land $603.7K)
ObservedPublic assessor / cadastre record

Category context

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianMedian ratingvs median
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialized stores in Massachusetts5,370~$25.0B~$4.7M~$1.1M4.6★1.2×
Category revenue trend2024: +1.5%2023: +1.2%2022: +7.7%2021: +7.7%Modeled from business-level estimates
Chain pressure34 chains expanding in this category, led by Home Depot, Budget Blinds, A C Hardware (+184 locations since 2016)

Revenue trajectory vs benchmarks (indexed, 2019 = 100)

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Immediate area (1 km)

BusinessesTotal revenueMeanMedianJobsEstimated wage billvs median
1 km area (all businesses)768~$1.1B~$1.5M~$539.7K4,353~$352.3M2.4×
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles152~$366.0M~$2.4M766

1 km area (all businesses): median from the 661 of 768 businesses with estimates

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Area conditions (02134)

Population17,969 ±1,521
Median household income$80,027 ±$5,163
Median home value$602,300
Bachelor's degree or higher0.8%
Unemployment rate0.1%
Source: US Census ACS
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