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Glass-Front Retail Storefront
For Lease
$35 SF/Yr

166 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Glass-front commercial space near civic, retail, community, and transit destinations in Watertown.

Space SizeContact for details
Days on Market8

Property Features for 166 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Amenities

Large storefront wall of glass

Building Details

Year Built 2022
Listing Agency: J. M. Whitney & Co. Inc.
Listed By: Curtis Whitney
Source: Unitboston
Added: Aug 25 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 8:30PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 946-square-foot storefront property was built in 2022 and features a broad glass display wall suited to customer-facing commercial use. The space is identified for potential cafe, ice cream shop, or office operations, supporting a range of neighborhood-oriented business concepts.

The property is located at 166 Main Street in Watertown, across Main Street from Salton Park, which hosts multiple community events each year. Boys and Girls Club, City Hall, restaurants, and banks are within walking distance. MBTA bus service and access to Route 20, Route 16, and the Massachusetts Turnpike add transportation connectivity. The surrounding area includes thousands of residential units.

Key Highlights

  • 946 SF storefront property built in 2022
  • Broad glass display wall for customer‑facing use
  • Potential fit for a cafe, ice cream shop, or office

Property Analytics

Current Use

166 Main Apartment Building

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nursing Home Clothing & Fashion Store Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Store Pet Store & Service Bar & Pub

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

Yes
Highway access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$5.25 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,787
Businesses Nearby
119k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 40% Dining 35% Shops & Services 22% Beauty & Spa 1%
Stop & Shop Groceries
47,332 visits/mo 0.4 miles
McDonald's Dining
28,558 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
10,567 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Speedway Shops & Services
9,142 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
7,651 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 02472, MA

35,392
Population
17,069
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
4.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,848
Density / Sq Mi
$123,383
Median Household Income
$77,537
Median Earnings
$2,356
Median Rent
$737,600
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Watertown, MA

$31.55 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$27.26–$41.38 /SF/Yr
Price Range
1,774 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 11% above the average of $31.55 /SF/Yr.

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 - Glass-front commercial space near civic, retail, community, and transit destinations in Watertown.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 166 Main Street Watertown, MA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $35 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 946 SF storefront property built in 2022; Broad glass display wall for customer‑facing use; Potential fit for a cafe, ice cream shop, or office
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