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459 Washington Street, Boston, MA

Up to 20,000 SF available in high-traffic Boston location.

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Days on Market272

Property Features for 459 Washington Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Retail
Listing Agency: CBRE | Midtown Manhattan
Listed By: Eric Gelber
Source: Cbre
Added: Nov 22, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 12:08PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of CBRE | Midtown Manhattan

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Up to 20,000 square feet of retail space is available across three full floors. The property benefits from significant branding and visibility, featuring 70 feet of frontage on Washington Street. Situated in Downtown Crossing, Boston's most heavily trafficked neighborhood, the location sees over 250,000 daily pedestrians, with 50,000 pedestrians per day on Washington Street alone. The property is easily accessible via public transportation, with four MBTA subway stations located in the immediate vicinity. The surrounding area has a population of 71,445 within one mile, with an average household income of $168,227. Neighboring retailers include HomeGoods, Macy's, Old Navy, Primark, and Roche Bros.

Key Highlights

  • Up to 20,000 SF available over three full floors.
  • Located in Boston's most heavily trafficked neighborhood with over 250,000 daily pedestrians in Downtown Crossing and 50,000 per day on Washington Street.
  • Prominent branding and visibility with 70' frontage on Washington Street.**

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Cafe & Coffee Shop Food Market

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

637
Businesses Nearby
37k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 86% Shops & Services 12% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
Stop & Shop Groceries
31,439 visits/mo 0.3 miles
BP Shops & Services
2,680 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Prime Storage Shops & Services
1,747 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Home Improvements & Furnishings
649 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Boston, MA

$70.65 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$13.64–$200 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,581 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Boston, MA

3.9% 2019
4.6% 2020
4.2% 2021
4% 2022
3.5% 2023
3.2% 2024
3.8% 2025
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What type of property is this?
Retail space - Up to 20,000 SF available in high-traffic Boston location.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 459 Washington Street Boston, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Up to 20,000 SF available over three full floors.; Located in Boston's most heavily trafficked neighborhood with over 250,000 daily pedestrians in Downtown Crossing and 50,000 per day on Washington Street.; Prominent branding and visibility with 70' frontage on Washington Street.**
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