Historic Ground-Floor Retail
For Lease
$125 SF/Yr
5-9 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
Flexible storefront with direct street access and existing food-service infrastructure.
Space SizeContact for details
Days on Market70
Property Features for 5-9 School Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Net Rentable
2,266 SF
Space & Availability
Floor
Ground
Space Use
Retail
Building Details
Year Built
1899
Listing Agency:
M7 Real Estate Group
Listed By:
Antonio J. Lopes
(617) 262-1470
Source:
Fairfieldrealtyboston
Added: Jul 16
Changed: Sep 21
Last Checked: Sep 22 at 5:34PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,266-square-foot ground-floor retail space occupies an active commercial property recognized as one of Boston’s historic landmarks. The premises include two direct entrances on School Street, two single-occupancy restrooms, modern electrical service, and a gas heating system installed in 2022. Existing food-service infrastructure includes a walk-in cooler, black iron venting system, updated grease trap, and drains.
The property is situated in Downtown Crossing and is included along Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail. The space can accommodate specialty retail, galleries, showrooms, literary or cultural concepts, and select low-impact café or restaurant uses, subject to compatibility with the building’s historic character.
The property is situated in Downtown Crossing and is included along Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail. The space can accommodate specialty retail, galleries, showrooms, literary or cultural concepts, and select low-impact café or restaurant uses, subject to compatibility with the building’s historic character.
Key Highlights
- 2,266 SF ground‑floor retail space
- Two direct entrances on School Street
- Two single‑occupancy restrooms
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$18.75 /SF/Yr
CAM
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,436
Businesses Nearby
40k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 68%
Dining 26%
Electronics 5%
Mobil
Shops & Services
17,433 visits/mo
0.3 miles
McDonald's
Dining
10,565 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Santander Bank
Shops & Services
6,028 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
2,210 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Extra Space Storage
Shops & Services
2,176 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
$71.03 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$4.44–$200 /SF/Yr
Price Range
4,723 SF
Avg Space Size
This space is priced 76% above the average of $71.03 /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 storefront with direct street access and existing food-service infrastructure.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 5-9 School Street 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 SF ground‑floor retail space; Two direct entrances on School Street; Two single‑occupancy restrooms
