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538 River St, Boston, MA 02124

First-floor retail premises sit beside Mattapan’s trolley and bus station, with neighborhood businesses and eateries nearby.

Property Size2,000 SF
Price / SF$3
Days on Market14

Property Features for 538 River St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Additional Details

Floor 1

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Venture Point Commercial Advisors LLC
Listed By: Charne Dixon
Source: Lockandkeyre
Added: Sep 22 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 4 at 9:56AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This first-floor storefront offers approximately 2,000 SF of retail space in Mattapan Square. The property was built in 1900 and is configured for storefront retail use.

The address is 538 River St in Boston, directly beside the MBTA’s Mattapan trolley and bus station. Train and bus service are steps away, and nearby businesses include banks, fitness centers, and eateries.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 2,000 SF of first‑floor retail space
  • Adjacent to the MBTA Mattapan trolley and bus station
  • Built in 1900

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

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Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

686
Businesses Nearby
56k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 34% Shops & Services 29% Groceries 29% Electronics 5%
Burger King Dining
18,841 visits/mo 0.2 miles
America's Food Basket Groceries
15,984 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Mobil Shops & Services
8,775 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Chase Bank Shops & Services
7,290 visits/mo 0.2 miles
T-Mobile Electronics
3,054 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 02124, MA

50,972
Population
21,264
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
3.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,991
Density / Sq Mi
$79,168
Median Household Income
$43,483
Median Earnings
$1,783
Median Rent
$607,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Boston, MA

3.9% 2019
4.6% 2020
4.2% 2021
4% 2022
3.5% 2023
3.2% 2024
3.8% 2025
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What type of property is this?
Storefront property - First-floor retail premises sit beside Mattapan’s trolley and bus station, with neighborhood businesses and eateries nearby.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 538 River St Boston, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 2,000 SF of first‑floor retail space; Adjacent to the MBTA Mattapan trolley and bus station; Built in 1900
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