Historic Ground-Floor Retail
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5-9 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
Flexible commercial space with direct street access and existing food-service infrastructure.
Property Size2,266 SF
Price / SF$0.06
Days on Market11
Property Features for 5-9 School Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,266 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Additional Details
Floor
Ground
Utilities to Site
Yes
Amenities
two direct entrances on School Street
two single-occupancy restrooms
modern electrical service
gas heating system
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
(857) 417-8344
Source:
Lockandkeyre
Added: Aug 1
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 5:43AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,266-square-foot ground-floor retail space occupies the Old Corner Bookstore, a historic commercial property at 5-9 School Street in Boston. The premises include two direct entrances, two single-occupancy restrooms, modern electrical service, and gas heat installed in 2022.
Existing food-service components include a walk-in cooler, black iron venting, an updated grease trap, and drains. The layout can accommodate specialty retail, galleries, showrooms, literary or cultural concepts, and select low-impact café or restaurant uses. Ownership will prioritize operations compatible with the building’s historic character.
The property is in Downtown Crossing and forms part of Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail. The building has operated as an active commercial destination and was associated with publisher Ticknor and Fields, whose authors included Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Existing food-service components include a walk-in cooler, black iron venting, an updated grease trap, and drains. The layout can accommodate specialty retail, galleries, showrooms, literary or cultural concepts, and select low-impact café or restaurant uses. Ownership will prioritize operations compatible with the building’s historic character.
The property is in Downtown Crossing and forms part of Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail. The building has operated as an active commercial destination and was associated with publisher Ticknor and Fields, whose authors included Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Key Highlights
- 2,266 SF ground‑floor retail space at 5‑9 School Street
- Two direct entrances and two single‑occupancy restrooms
- Gas heating system installed in 2022
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
28,847
Businesses Nearby
117k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 41%
Hotels & Casinos 38%
Beauty & Spa 12%
Groceries 5%
McDonald's
Dining
31,271 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Hotels & Casinos
25,424 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
Hotels & Casinos
15,363 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Sephora
Beauty & Spa
13,861 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Chart House
Dining
7,933 visits/mo
0.5 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
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 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 asking price?
The asking price for this property is Off market.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,266 SF ground‑floor retail space at 5‑9 School Street; Two direct entrances and two single‑occupancy restrooms; Gas heating system installed in 2022
