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49 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Includes a 900-seat auditorium, screening rooms, a live-event venue, restaurant space, and renovated offices.

Property Size47,566 SF
Days on Market64

Property Features for 49 Davis Square

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 47,566 SF
Property subtype Retail, Office, Special Purpose
Investment Type Core+

Additional Details

Office Units 1

Building Details

Year Built 1914
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Hunneman
Listed By: Carl Christie · License #MA 9521806
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 30 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 4:43PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Constructed in 1914, this approximately 47,566-square-foot theater property combines historic performance space with multiple operating components. The main auditorium seats 900, while two screening rooms occupy the lower level. A separate 500-capacity ballroom supports live events and was renovated and reopened in 2021 with updated audiovisual, lighting, and guest systems.

The street level includes a roughly 1,400-square-foot restaurant suite that has remained with the same tenant for approximately 19 years. A 7,500-square-foot office suite on the top floor has undergone a recent renovation and is fully occupied. The building is located in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts, and has served entertainment uses since its construction.

Key Highlights

  • 47,566 +/- SF theater and entertainment property built in 1914
  • 900‑seat main auditorium plus two lower‑level screening rooms
  • 500‑capacity Crystal Ballroom renovated and reopened in 2021

Property Analytics

Current Use

Theaters & concert halls

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair Accounting Firm Tech Support Center Nursing Home

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

1
Office units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,744
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02144, MA

25,497
Population
11,881
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
75%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
23,179
Density / Sq Mi
$140,591
Median Household Income
$74,639
Median Earnings
$2,654
Median Rent
$987,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Theater & concert hall - Includes a 900-seat auditorium, screening rooms, a live-event venue, restaurant space, and renovated offices.
Where is this theater & concert hall located?
The property is located at 49 Davis Square Somerville, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 47,566 +/- SF theater and entertainment property built in 1914; 900‑seat main auditorium plus two lower‑level screening rooms; 500‑capacity Crystal Ballroom renovated and reopened in 2021
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