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Highlights

  • Approximately 492,000 SF of office/lab/flex space, including high-bay and GMP-capable areas designed for advanced research, diagnostics, and bio.
  • Fully renovated and expanded with new building additions, upgraded utilities, freight and loading infrastructure, and future-ready lab systems.
  • Accessible to Routes 1, 2, 3, 93, 128, and the MA Tpk, plus an MBTA stop directly in front of the building, and less than 5 miles from BOS.
  • Positioned minutes from Cambridge and Boston’s life-science ecosystem, with excellent walkability and bike access, and strong transit connectivity.
  • Features 30,000+ SF of shared amenities, including a café, food hall, fitness center, conference facilities, tenant courtyards, and bike storage.
  • Highly educated workforce, thanks to Boston University, Harvard University, Boston College, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

All Available Spaces(6)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 10,000-113,654 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Shell Space
  • Now

A total of 116,000 square feet is available on the first floor, consisting of a 16,000-square-foot high bay section, a 10,000-square-foot high section, a 60,000-square-foot section, and a 30,000-square-foot section. The spaces can be leased together or separately.

  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • High Ceilings
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Established business location
  • 2nd Floor
  • 10,000-138,014 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Flex
  • Shell Space
  • Now

138,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • City views
  • 3rd Floor
  • 10,000-123,924 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Flex
  • Shell Space
  • Now

125,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • New construction
  • 4th Floor
  • 37,376 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Flex
  • Shell Space
  • Now

Fully furnished 38,000-square-foot speculative lab/office suite available immediately.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • New construction
  • Central Air and Heating
  • 5th Floor
  • 37,531 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Flex
  • Shell Space
  • Now

Fully furnished 38,000-square-foot speculative lab/office suite available immediately.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • New construction
  • Central Air and Heating
  • 6th Floor
  • 10,000-37,582 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Flex
  • Shell Space
  • Now

38,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • New construction
  • Central Air and Heating
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor 10,000-113,654 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Office Shell Space Now
2nd Floor 10,000-138,014 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Flex Shell Space Now
3rd Floor 10,000-123,924 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Flex Shell Space Now
4th Floor 37,376 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Flex Shell Space Now
5th Floor 37,531 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Flex Shell Space Now
6th Floor 10,000-37,582 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Flex Shell Space Now

1st Floor

Size
10,000-113,654 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

2nd Floor

Size
10,000-138,014 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Flex
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

3rd Floor

Size
10,000-123,924 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Flex
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

4th Floor

Size
37,376 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Flex
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

5th Floor

Size
37,531 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Flex
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

6th Floor

Size
10,000-37,582 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Flex
Build-Out
Shell Space
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size 10,000-113,654 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Office
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

A total of 116,000 square feet is available on the first floor, consisting of a 16,000-square-foot high bay section, a 10,000-square-foot high section, a 60,000-square-foot section, and a 30,000-square-foot section. The spaces can be leased together or separately.

  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • High Ceilings
  • Established business location

2nd Floor

Size 10,000-138,014 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Flex
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

138,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • City views

3rd Floor

Size 10,000-123,924 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Flex
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

125,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • New construction

4th Floor

Size 37,376 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Flex
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

Fully furnished 38,000-square-foot speculative lab/office suite available immediately.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • New construction

5th Floor

Size 37,531 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Flex
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

Fully furnished 38,000-square-foot speculative lab/office suite available immediately.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • New construction

6th Floor

Size 10,000-37,582 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Flex
Build-Out Shell Space
Available Now

38,000 square feet of flex/lab/office in shell condition, ready for tenant improvements.

  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 488,081 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • New construction

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Property Overview

705 Mount Auburn Street is a fully repositioned professional campus totaling approximately 492,000 square feet across six stories in East Watertown. Originally constructed in 1930 and comprehensively redeveloped and modernized through 2025, the property has been transformed into a next-generation research and innovation hub designed to support office, research and development (R&D), lab, manufacturing, and GMP-level operations. The redevelopment includes significant infrastructure upgrades and an expansive amenity program, including a café, fitness center, conference facilities, food hall, collaborative outdoor spaces, and direct access to the Watertown Greenway. 705 Mount Auburn Street is strategically located with proximity to Cambridge, Downtown Boston, and major life-science clusters. The property combines urban accessibility with suburban convenience and offers abundant on-site parking for tenants and visitors. Major employers in the area significantly benefit from the robust workforce in the immediate area, fueled by some of the nation’s top research institutions, such as Harvard University, MIT, Boston University, and Northeastern University. As a world-class education hub, Boston ranks among the nation's highest, with over 52% of residents holding a bachelor's degree and an average household income exceeding $133,900. The Boston Market is home to world-class institutions in education, healthcare, biotechnology, and financial services. Major employers in the metro include Biogen, Deloitte, BAE Systems, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Fidelity Investments, and General Electric.

  • Bio-Tech/ Lab Space
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Car Charging Station

Property Facts

Building Type
Office
Year Built/Renovated
1930/2025
Building Height
6 Stories
Building Size
488,081 SF
Building Class
B
Typical Floor Size
81,833 SF
Parking
1,696 Surface Parking Spaces
Covered Parking

Attachments

View Floor 1 and Floor 2 Suites
View Floor 1 Suite
View Floor 2 Suite
View Fitness Center, Office, and Storage Floor Plan
Moderately walkable
70/100
Very drivable
80/100
Good public transit
60/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Nearby Amenities

Restaurants

Dunkin' Cafe - 5 min walk
Andrea's House of Pizza Pizza $ 5 min walk
Hafez House Of Kabobs Persian - 6 min walk
Red Lentil Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant Vegan $$$ 6 min walk
Ravello Italian Kitchen Pizza - 7 min walk
Shiraz Persian Cuisine Persian $$$ 8 min walk
Fordee's Grill Sandwiches $ 7 min walk
La Bodega Tapas $$$ 8 min walk
Michael's Pizza Pizza $ 10 min walk
Praline French $ 10 min walk

Retail

CVS Pharmacy Drug Store 4 min walk
Citizens Bank Bank 4 min walk
7-Eleven Convenience Market 5 min walk
United States Postal Service Business/Copy/Postal Services 6 min walk
CrossFit Fitness 11 min walk
Myeyedr. Optical 12 min walk
ULTA Beauty Health & Beauty Aids 14 min walk
Lapels Dry Cleaning Laundry 14 min walk
Star Market Supermarket 15 min walk
Target Dept Store 14 min walk

Hotels

Residence Inn
150 rooms
3 min drive
Hampton by Hilton
146 rooms
4 min drive
Tapestry Collection by Hilton
121 rooms
6 min drive
Four Points by Sheraton
270 rooms
6 min drive
Homewood Suites by Hilton
121 rooms
7 min drive
DoubleTree by Hilton
308 rooms
7 min drive
AC Hotels by Marriott
150 rooms
9 min drive
Cambria Hotels
163 rooms
10 min drive
Courtyard
188 rooms
9 min drive
Le Meridien
210 rooms
9 min drive

Leasing Team

Leasing Team

Dan Krysiak, Senior Managing Director
A Senior Managing Director in Newmark’s Boston office, Dan Krysiak is a key member of the firm’s five-person Route 128 team, which focuses on advising both landlords and tenants. Prior to joining Newmark, Krysiak worked for 10 years at McFarland & Finch, a boutique commercial real estate firm in Boston.

Over his 19-year career, Krysiak has represented several of the area’s top suburban landlords, such as Berkeley Investments, The Davis Companies, Equus Capital Partners, The Nelson Companies and Taurus Investments. He currently represents more than 1.5 million square feet of Route 128 leasing assignments.

Some of Krysiak’s notable landlord agency assignments include the Waltham Watch Factory, a 400,000-square-foot historic brick-and-beam property on the banks of the Charles River; and University Office Park, a two-building, Class A park adjacent to Brandeis University.

Krysiak has also represented several notable tenants throughout his career, including American Institutes for Research, Benchmark Senior Living, Continuum, Genuine Parts Company and Great American Insurance.

Krysiak has been recognized by Newmark several times as a top broker nationwide. In 2011, he received the Grubb & Ellis Circle of Excellence designation for exceptional performance, and in 2012, 2013 and 2015 he earned Newmark’s Top Producer recognition.

Krysiak is active in his community as a board member and coach of youth basketball.
Steve Purpura, Executive Vice Chairman
Steve Purpura is an Executive Vice Chairman at Newmark, based in the firm’s Boston office. A leading force in Boston’s rise to nationwide life sciences prominence, Purpura brings more than 30 years of experience advising institutional owners, developers and occupiers across office and life sciences real estate, with deep expertise in Boston and major U.S. gateway markets.

In his role at Newmark, Purpura partners with the firm’s top teams on complex leasing and strategic real estate initiatives, with a focus on the Boston region and other key innovation-driven markets nationwide. His work is centered on helping clients navigate evolving tenant demand, infrastructure requirements and long-term growth strategies in markets shaped by research institutions, capital formation and innovation ecosystems.

Purpura most recently served as President of Beacon Capital Partners’ Life Science platform, where he helped lead the firm’s life sciences strategy and portfolio growth. Prior to that, he spent several years at CBRE as a Vice Chairman with leadership responsibilities across the Northeast. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Transwestern and served as a Partner at Richards Barry Joyce & Partners.

Education
Purpura obtained a bachelor’s degree from William & Mary.
Blake McLaughlin, Managing Director
Blake is a Director on Newmark’s Medical-Academic Practice Group. She has been with the firm for almost ten years. Blake spends much of her time on real estate transactions within the Longwood Medical Area, the Fenway, Mass General Hospital, Tufts and the adjacent Medical-Academic real estate clusters. On the tenant representation side she works with Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Boston Public Health, Joslin Diabetes, Simmons University, South Shore Hospital, and many others. Her landlord clients include Samuels & Associates, Equity Commonwealth, Alexandria Real Estate, AEW, IQHQ, HTA, and many others. Blake grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts and currently lives in the Boston Seaport. She graduated from Newton Country Day School and Boston College and has lived in the Boston area her entire life. She enjoys spending time down the Cape in Harwich Port and she is a big movie buff.
  • Listing ID: 37807294

  • Date on Market: 10/2/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 705 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

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