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Street-Level Retail Storefront
For Lease
$6,000/Mo

538 River St, Boston, MA 02124

A first-floor commercial space is adjacent to MBTA trolley and bus service in Mattapan Square.

Space Size2,000 SF
Days on Market12

Property Features for 538 River St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Net Rentable 2,000 SF
Property subtype COMMERCIAL

Space & Availability

Available Space 2,000 SF
Contiguous Space 2,000 SF
Space Use Retail

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $9,999

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Venture Point Commercial Advisors LLC
Listed By: Charne Dixon
Source: Nerealtyco
Added: Sep 22 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 1 at 6:32PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This first-floor storefront at 538 River St contains approximately 2,000 SF of retail space. The building dates to 1900, and the unit is positioned directly beside the MBTA Mattapan trolley and bus station in Boston’s Mattapan Square.

Nearby businesses include banks, fitness centers, national retailers, and eateries.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 2,000 SF of first‑floor retail space
  • Directly adjacent to the MBTA Mattapan trolley and bus station
  • Located in Mattapan Square, near banks, fitness centers, retailers, and eateries

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.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$5.40 /SF/Yr
CAM

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

Lease Benchmarks for Boston, MA

$74.26 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$4.44–$150 /SF/Yr
Price Range
3,490 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 52% below the average of $74.26 /SF/Yr.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - A first-floor commercial space is adjacent to MBTA trolley and bus service in Mattapan Square.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 538 River St Boston, MA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $6,000/Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 2,000 SF of first‑floor retail space; Directly adjacent to the MBTA Mattapan trolley and bus station; Located in Mattapan Square, near banks, fitness centers, retailers, and eateries
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