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Freestanding Street-Level Retail Storefront
For Lease
$60 SF/Yr

315-317 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492

Freestanding street-level retail with exclusive onsite parking and full basement, offered for lease or sale.

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Days on Market599

Property Features for 315-317 Chestnut St

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype COMMERCIAL

Building Details

Year Built 1899
Listing Agency: Eastern Land Company
Listed By: Stephen Pleines
Source: Hillarybirchgroup
Added: Jan 1, 2025 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:52AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Street-level commercial space is available in Downtown Needham in a freestanding building. The space offers approximately 1,200 SF and includes a full basement, providing additional usable area beyond the primary retail level. This configuration suits a wide range of neighborhood retail and service concepts that benefit from direct street access.

The property is located at 315–317 Chestnut St, positioned to serve the Downtown Needham commercial corridor. Exclusive parking is available onsite, which can simplify customer access and support day-to-day operations. The building’s retail-focused presentation and dedicated parking make it straightforward for tenants looking for a street-level presence.

For tenants, this offering provides a practical storefront format with the added flexibility of a basement space for storage, back-of-house use, or supporting operational needs. For buyers, the asset is also available for sale, with the same established retail use framework and onsite parking already in place. If you’re evaluating retail locations in Downtown Needham, this property’s freestanding layout and customer parking are key decision points.

Key Highlights

  • +/- 1,200 SF of street‑level commercial space in downtown Needham, MA
  • Freestanding building with a full basement
  • Year built: 1899

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Storage Facility Parking Lot & Garage 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
$9.00 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,310
Businesses Nearby
63k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 39% Shops & Services 30% Groceries 27% Apparel 2%
McDonald's Dining
18,059 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Roche Bros Groceries
16,930 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
12,586 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
4,947 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Citizens Bank Shops & Services
4,116 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 02492, MA

21,359
Population
7,500
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
84%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
9.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,248
Density / Sq Mi
$222,063
Median Household Income
$96,040
Median Earnings
$2,256
Median Rent
$1,177,300
Median Home Value

Market

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?
Storefront property - Freestanding street-level retail with exclusive onsite parking and full basement, offered for lease or sale.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 315-317 Chestnut St Needham, MA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $60 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: +/- 1,200 SF of street‑level commercial space in downtown Needham, MA; Freestanding building with a full basement; Year built: 1899
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