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Highlights

  • 3,546 SF first-floor space
  • Brand-new construction built to Passive House standards
  • Flexible layout ideal for office, retail or nonprofit use

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor, Ste 1
  • 3,546 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • -
  • Now

Positioned at the base of a newly constructed affordable housing community in Cambridge’s Alewife neighborhood, this ground-floor retail opportunity is ideally suited for neighborhood-serving uses that benefit from a built-in residential customer base and strong proximity to transit. The space is well-positioned for a variety of service-oriented and convenience-driven concepts, including café or coffee operators, small-format grocery or specialty markets, and pharmacy or wellness-related retail. Additional viable uses include medical or dental clinics, physical therapy, fitness or boutique wellness studios, salon/barber services, and other personal care operators. The location also supports high-frequency service retail such as dry cleaning, pet services, or shipping/packaging centers, as well as community-focused uses like tutoring, educational services, or coworking/study spaces catering to a mix of commuters and work-from-home residents. This is a unique opportunity to establish a highly visible, neighborhood-oriented business in an area with growing residential density and limited walkable retail amenities.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Less than 1 mile to Alewife Station
  • Great Natural Light
  • 3,546 SF first-floor space
  • Brand New Building
  • Limited on-site parking
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor, Ste 1 3,546 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail - Now

1st Floor, Ste 1

Size
3,546 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
-
Available
Now

1st Floor, Ste 1

Size 3,546 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out -
Available Now

Positioned at the base of a newly constructed affordable housing community in Cambridge’s Alewife neighborhood, this ground-floor retail opportunity is ideally suited for neighborhood-serving uses that benefit from a built-in residential customer base and strong proximity to transit. The space is well-positioned for a variety of service-oriented and convenience-driven concepts, including café or coffee operators, small-format grocery or specialty markets, and pharmacy or wellness-related retail. Additional viable uses include medical or dental clinics, physical therapy, fitness or boutique wellness studios, salon/barber services, and other personal care operators. The location also supports high-frequency service retail such as dry cleaning, pet services, or shipping/packaging centers, as well as community-focused uses like tutoring, educational services, or coworking/study spaces catering to a mix of commuters and work-from-home residents. This is a unique opportunity to establish a highly visible, neighborhood-oriented business in an area with growing residential density and limited walkable retail amenities.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • 3,546 SF first-floor space
  • Less than 1 mile to Alewife Station
  • Brand New Building
  • Great Natural Light
  • Limited on-site parking

Property Facts

Total Space Available 3,546 SF
No. Units 106
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Apartment Style Mid-Rise
Building Size 106,000 SF
Year Built 2026

About the Property

Positioned at the base of a newly constructed affordable housing community in Cambridge’s Alewife neighborhood, this ground-floor retail opportunity is ideally suited for neighborhood-serving uses that benefit from a built-in residential customer base and strong proximity to transit. The space is well-positioned for a variety of service-oriented and convenience-driven concepts, including café or coffee operators, small-format grocery or specialty markets, and pharmacy or wellness-related retail. Additional viable uses include medical or dental clinics, physical therapy, fitness or boutique wellness studios, salon/barber services, and other personal care operators. The location also supports high-frequency service retail such as dry cleaning, pet services, or shipping/packaging centers, as well as community-focused uses like tutoring, educational services, or coworking/study spaces catering to a mix of commuters and work-from-home residents. This is a unique opportunity to establish a highly visible, neighborhood-oriented business in an area with growing residential density and limited walkable retail amenities.

Moderately walkable
70/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Some public transit
50/100
Very bikeable
80/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Whole Foods Market
Bank of America
TD Bank
Trader Joe's
Starbucks
Eastern Bank
CorePower Yoga
Rockland Trust Company
Citizens Bank
Chase
  • Listing ID: 37438929

  • Date on Market: 8/27/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 52 New St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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