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Cambridge
02141
498 Cambridge St. 1

Established Restaurant Business For Sale

498 Cambridge St. 1, Cambridge, MA 02141

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$300,000

Long-standing restaurant business with loyal customer base in Cambridge.

Type:Commercial

HighLights

Established Restaurant Business: Operating successfully since 1987 with a strong customer base.
Prime Location: Situated on the eastern edge of Cambridge, less than a mile from downtown Boston.
Full‑Service Kitchen: Equipped with a complete kitchen setup, display freezers, and refrigerators.
Ample Storage: Large basement spanning the building's footprint provides abundant storage space and a washing station.
High Walk/Bike/Transit Scores: Walk Score of 86, Bike Score of 96, and Transit Score of 87 indicate excellent accessibility.
Historic Significance: Recognized as the oldest business in East Cambridge with deep roots in the Portuguese community.

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For Sale

$300,000

Long-standing restaurant business with loyal customer base in Cambridge.

Type:Commercial

Added:: Apr 24, 2026
Days on Market:: 49
Last Refresh:: Apr 24 at 4:26 pm

Property Features for 498 Cambridge St. 1

General Information

Standard status: Active
Property subtype: Commercial

Building Details

Year Built: 1900

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Listing Contact

Joe Danisch

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Listing office Coelho Realty Group LLC

Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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HighLights

Established Restaurant Business: Operating successfully since 1987 with a strong customer base.
Prime Location: Situated on the eastern edge of Cambridge, less than a mile from downtown Boston.
Full‑Service Kitchen: Equipped with a complete kitchen setup, display freezers, and refrigerators.
Ample Storage: Large basement spanning the building's footprint provides abundant storage space and a washing station.
High Walk/Bike/Transit Scores: Walk Score of 86, Bike Score of 96, and Transit Score of 87 indicate excellent accessibility.
Historic Significance: Recognized as the oldest business in East Cambridge with deep roots in the Portuguese community.

Overview

The Courthouse Seafood Restaurant business, a fixture in East Cambridge for almost 40 years, is available for sale. Recognized as the oldest business in East Cambridge, this eatery has been operating since 1987 and has deep roots in the Portuguese community, maintaining a strong customer base. The primary level of the restaurant features a full-service kitchen, a dining area, and two handicap accessible bathrooms, along with display freezers and refrigerators. A large basement, spanning the entire footprint of the building, provides an abundance of storage space, additional appliances, and a washing station. Located less than a mile from downtown Boston on the eastern edge of Cambridge, the location offers prominence and a thriving pre-existing business model. The area is considered a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 96, Very Walkable with a walk score of 86, and has Excellent Transit with a transit score of 87. Financials are available upon request.

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City: Cambridge
County: Suffolk
State: Massachusetts
Longitude: -71.0825
Latitude: 42.3703

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For sale
Conventional restaurants
MA
Cambridge
02141
498 Cambridge St. 1

What type of property is this?

Conventional restaurant - Long-standing restaurant business with loyal customer base in Cambridge.

Where is this conventional restaurant located?

The property is located at 498 Cambridge St. 1 Cambridge, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $300,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Established Restaurant Business: Operating successfully since 1987 with a strong customer base.; Prime Location: Situated on the eastern edge of Cambridge, less than a mile from downtown Boston.; Full‑Service Kitchen: Equipped with a complete kitchen setup, display freezers, and refrigerators.