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40 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Retail space available in mixed-use Class A office development.

Space Size22,000 SF
Days on Market315

Property Features for 40 Thorndike St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 22,000 SF
Class A
Property subtype office

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Name Size Type Rate Availability
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Available Space 22,000 SF Office — Immediate Contact us
Listing Agency: Boston
Listed By: Peter Bekarian · License #MA: 9555619
Source: Property.jll
Added: Nov 24, 2025 Changed: Sep 11 Last Checked: Oct 4 at 6:49AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This retail opportunity is part of the 40 Thorndike mixed-use Class A office development. The development includes the transformation of the former Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse into an innovation hub with 422,000 square feet of Class A office space, 48 apartment homes, and 15,000 square feet of retail and amenity space. The redevelopment also includes First Street Market, a year-round open market, restaurant, and community gathering and events space that fronts First Street. The available retail space is 1,426 square feet. East Cambridge is home to life science, pharmaceutical, and technology companies, a diverse resident base, parks, open spaces, and an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants.

Key Highlights

  • Located in East Cambridge, a hub for life science, pharmaceutical, and technology companies.
  • Part of the 40 Thorndike mixed‑use Class A office development.
  • Includes 422,000 SF of Class A Office space.

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Current Use

Edward J. Sullivan ... Physician 40 Thorndike Corporate Office

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Grocery & Convenience Store Home Appliance Store Carpet & Flooring Store Nursing Home Tattoo & Piercing 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

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,551
Businesses Nearby
191k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 24% Groceries 23% Shops & Services 22% Apparel 16%
Star Market Groceries
44,009 visits/mo 0.3 miles
McDonald's Dining
43,928 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Marshalls Apparel
25,730 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
24,950 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Shell Shops & Services
8,116 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 02141, MA

15,130
Population
8,128
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
74%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
0.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
25,217
Density / Sq Mi
$120,542
Median Household Income
$73,002
Median Earnings
$2,752
Median Rent
$892,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for Cambridge, MA

$54.85 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$35–$70.87 /SF/Yr
Price Range
8,862 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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What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail space available in mixed-use Class A office development.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 40 Thorndike St Cambridge, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Located in East Cambridge, a hub for life science, pharmaceutical, and technology companies.; Part of the 40 Thorndike mixed‑use Class A office development.; Includes **422,000 SF of Class A Office space.**
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