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12 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Street-level retail offering 7,200 SF in Harvard Square, centrally located between Church Street and Brattle Street.

Property Size7,200 SF
Days on Market54

Property Features for 12 Palmer St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,200 SF
Net Rentable 7,200 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Space & Availability

Available Space 7,200 SF
Contiguous Space 7,200 SF
Floor Ground
Space Use Retail
Listing Agency: Cushman & Wakefield | Boston
Listed By: Emily Ou
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jun 9 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 12:25PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

12 Palmer St offers street-level retail space with 7,200 SF available for lease. The property is set up for a retail use on the ground floor, making it suited to tenants seeking direct street presence.

The asset is located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, positioned centrally between Church Street and Brattle Street. This location supports day-to-day walk-in retail visibility in a dense, established retail area.

Available space is offered at the street level, providing a straightforward configuration for retailers looking for a ground-floor storefront setting.

Key Highlights

  • Street‑level retail space totaling 7,200 SF available in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
  • Centrally located between Church Street and Brattle Street in Harvard Square

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Art of Banksy, Boston Art Gallery

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,692
Businesses Nearby
41k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 69% Hotels & Casinos 12% Shops & Services 11% Apparel 9%
Dig Inn Dining
7,962 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Peet's Coffee & Tea Dining
5,803 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Sheraton Commander Hotel Hotels & Casinos
4,808 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Starbucks Dining
4,724 visits/mo 0.5 miles
TD Bank Shops & Services
4,418 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 02138, MA

37,982
Population
16,132
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
86%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
2.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,067
Density / Sq Mi
$122,040
Median Household Income
$46,436
Median Earnings
$2,799
Median Rent
$1,088,700
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Cambridge, MA

$53.69 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$18–$70.87 /SF/Yr
Price Range
2,209 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Street-level retail offering 7,200 SF in Harvard Square, centrally located between Church Street and Brattle Street.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 12 Palmer St Cambridge, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Street‑level retail space totaling 7,200 SF available in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA; Centrally located between Church Street and Brattle Street in Harvard Square
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