684 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
Property For Lease
Highlights
- Prime Central Square leasing opportunity at 684 Massachusetts Avenue offers 3,000 SF of street retail plus 2,000 SF of lower-level space in Cambridge.
- Flexible zoning supports retail, restaurant, medical, wellness, office, lab, and service concepts in a highly public-facing setting.
- Surrounded by Starbucks, Amazon, Citizens Bank and Bank of America near MIT, Kendall Square and Harvard Square drive daily demand.
- Former Daily Table and Au Bon Pain with a full build-out, a freight elevator, a large freezer, a break room, and storage for seamless operations.
- Steps from Central Square Red Line with multiple bus routes, the site anchors Massachusetts Avenue at Magazine, River, and Western Streets.
- Central Square serves 250,000 people within 2 miles, $3.7B spending, $109K incomes, delivering durable Cambridge market strength long-term value.
Property Overview
684 Massachusetts Avenue presents a highly visible commercial leasing opportunity in the heart of Central Square, offering 3,000 square feet on the ground floor and an additional 2,000 square feet of lower-level space. Formerly occupied by Daily Table Grocery and, prior to that, a long-standing Au Bon Pain, the space has a full build-out with infrastructure, including a freight elevator, large freezer, break room, and extensive storage, supporting a wide range of uses. The building accommodates retail, restaurant, medical, wellness, office, lab, or service concepts, making it an adaptable platform for operators seeking both functionality and exposure. 684 Massachusetts Avenue is a standout opportunity for tenants seeking a successful, public-facing location in Cambridge. Situated directly on Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge’s primary retail and pedestrian spine, 684 Massachusetts Avenue sits immediately adjacent to the Central Square MBTA Red Line Station and is served by multiple bus routes. The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue with nearby Magazine Street, River Street, and Western Avenue reinforces its connectivity. National retailers such as Starbucks, Amazon, Citizens Bank, and Bank of America are nearby and drive daily traffic. Within minutes are MIT, Kendall Square, and Harvard Square, along with major employers such as Novartis, Pfizer, Takeda, Microsoft, Amgen, and numerous startups, driving consumer demand. Central Square stands as one of Cambridge’s most vibrant and resilient commercial districts, supported by dense residential neighborhoods, academic institutions, and a globally recognized innovation economy. The property serves a population of over 250,000 residents within a 2-mile radius, backed by $3.7 billion in annual consumer spending and a median household income of $109,000, creating a powerful foundation for sustained business performance. This rare opportunity combines proven retail success, multi-use flexibility, and unmatched transit access in one of Greater Boston’s most dynamic markets. 684 Massachusetts Avenue offers tenants the chance to anchor their operations at the crossroads of innovation, community, and commerce.
- 24 Hour Access
- Banking
- Bio-Tech/ Lab Space
- Convenience Store
- Day Care
- Fitness Center
- Security System
- Signage
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Storage Space
- Monument Signage
- Outdoor Seating
- Air Conditioning
- Fiber Optic Internet
- Smoke Detector
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