Ground-Floor Retail
For Lease
$125 SF/Yr
5-9 School St, Boston, MA 02108
Flexible commercial space with direct street access, restroom facilities, and infrastructure supporting select food-service concepts.
Space Size2,266 SF
Days on Market11
Property Features for 5-9 School St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,266 SF
Net Rentable
2,266 SF
Space & Availability
Available Space
2,266 SF
Contiguous Space
2,266 SF
Floor
Ground
Amenities
two single-occupancy restrooms
modern electrical service
gas heating system installed in 2022
two direct entrances on School Street
walk-in cooler
black iron venting system
updated grease trap
drains
Building Details
Year Built
1899
Listing Agency:
M7 Real Estate Group
(857) 417-8344
Listed By:
Antonio J. Lopes
Source:
Alpernandmesenbourg
Added: Aug 22
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 8:54PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,266-square-foot retail space occupies the ground floor of the Old Corner Bookstore, a historic commercial landmark in Boston’s Downtown Crossing. The premises include two direct entrances on School Street, two single-occupancy restrooms, modern electrical service, and gas heat installed in 2022. The layout can accommodate specialty retail, galleries, showrooms, literary or cultural concepts, and other low-impact commercial uses.
Existing food-service infrastructure expands the range of potential configurations, with a walk-in cooler, black iron venting, an updated grease trap, and drains already in place. The property is part of Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail, and ownership will prioritize operations compatible with the building’s historic character.
Existing food-service infrastructure expands the range of potential configurations, with a walk-in cooler, black iron venting, an updated grease trap, and drains already in place. The property is part of Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail, and ownership will prioritize operations compatible with the building’s historic character.
Key Highlights
- 2,266‑square‑foot ground‑floor retail space at the Old Corner Bookstore
- Two direct entrances on School Street
- Two single‑occupancy restrooms and modern electrical service
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$18.75 /SF/Yr
CAM
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,958
Businesses Nearby
100k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 34%
Groceries 30%
Dining 22%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 14%
Whole Foods Market
Groceries
30,332 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
17,479 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Ninety Nine Restaurants
Dining
12,771 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Dunkin' Donuts
Dining
8,449 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Charlestown Ace
Home Improvements & Furnishings
7,903 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 02108, MA
4,228
Population
2,473
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
77%
College-Educated
100%
High-School Grad
0.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,093
Density / Sq Mi
$212,664
Median Household Income
$95,688
Median Earnings
$2,692
Median Rent
$1,570,400
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Boston, MA
$72.06 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$13.64–$200 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,393 SF
Avg Space Size
This space is priced 73% above the average of $72.06 /SF/Yr.
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Boston, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Flexible commercial space with direct street access, restroom facilities, and infrastructure supporting select food-service concepts.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 5-9 School St Boston, MA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $125 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,266‑square‑foot ground‑floor retail space at the Old Corner Bookstore; Two direct entrances on School Street; Two single‑occupancy restrooms and modern electrical service
