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181 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Retail space available in the Novartis research building.
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Days on Market271
Property Features for 181 Massachusetts Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Property subtype
Retail
Listing Agency:
CBRE - Boston
(617) 912-6869
Listed By:
Rob Robledo · License #RES.0777085
(617) 912-6869
Source:
Cbre
Added: Nov 22, 2025
Changed: Jul 6
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 7:50AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This property offers 1,876 square feet of retail space. It is located on the street level of the 850,000 square foot Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The property is situated across the street from the Novartis global research headquarters.
Key Highlights
- Prime retail space in Cambridge, MA
- Located on the street level
- 1,876 SF of retail space
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,534
Businesses Nearby
30k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 78%
Shops & Services 22%
McDonald's
Dining
16,617 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Dunkin' Donuts
Dining
6,688 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Sunoco
Shops & Services
4,974 visits/mo
0.1 miles
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Central Square
Shops & Services
1,620 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 02139, MA
39,525
Population
16,930
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,703
Density / Sq Mi
$124,648
Median Household Income
$61,025
Median Earnings
$2,613
Median Rent
$1,066,200
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Cambridge, MA
$53.07 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$35–$70.87 /SF/Yr
Price Range
6,329 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail space available in the Novartis research building.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 181 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime retail space in Cambridge, MA; Located on the street level; 1,876 SF of retail space
