East Boston, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$625 Avg asking sale price
$32 Avg asking lease rate
27,629 SF Avg unit lease size
13,568 SF Avg building size for sale
6.24% Average cap rate

East Boston's Demographic Profile

East Boston has 15,745 households and a median income of $71,767, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 40,626
# Households 15,745
Median age 36
Median household income $71,767
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,782
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
East Boston $630 10,573 SF
Chelsea $516 25,357 SF
Winthrop $234 5,548 SF
South Boston $666 3,082 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
East Boston $477 8,912 SF 7.75%
Chelsea $479 231,956 SF 6.85%
Everett $241 186,467 SF 6.85%
Revere Beach $359 11,723 SF 6.85%

Commercial Properties For Sale in East Boston

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Lewis Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

  • 153,392 SF Multifamily
  • $19,000
For Sale

97 Condor St, Boston, MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

  • 5,390 SF Multifamily
  • 5.02% Cap Rate
  • $3,599,999
For Sale

120 Dolphin Ave. Revere, Massachusetts

Revere, MA 02151

  • 4,180 SF Multifamily
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,945,000
For Sale

112 Fulton St

Boston, MA 02109

  • 2,238 SF Multifamily
  • $919,000
For Sale

Geneva Park | Jeffries Point

Boston, MA 02128

  • 0.34 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $4,599,999
For Sale

59 Meridian St

East Boston, MA 02128

  • 18,608 SF Office Building
  • $3,700,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether East Boston pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
East Boston $625 13,568 SF
Chelsea $453 84,916 SF
Charlestown $180 24,519 SF
Winthrop $483 8,118 SF
South Boston $649 3,709 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in East Boston

For Sale

Lewis Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

  • 153,392 SF Multifamily
  • $19,000
For Sale

97 Condor St, Boston, MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

  • 5,390 SF Multifamily
  • 5.02% Cap Rate
  • $3,599,999
For Sale

One Everett

Boston, MA 02128

  • 31,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places East Boston alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in East Boston or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
East Boston 40,626 15,745 36 $71,767 3 11,782 -5%
Chelsea 35,885 12,093 37 $66,222 3 9,065 -7%
Charlestown 17,108 7,880 38 $139,305 2 4,439 -6%
Winthrop 15,912 6,756 46 $92,027 2 3,060 -9%
South Boston 36,103 16,867 35 $136,031 2 10,493 -5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in East Boston, MA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in East Boston

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Is East Boston a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

East Boston offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in East Boston?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in East Boston. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in East Boston?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for East Boston. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does East Boston compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to East Boston. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for East Boston acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in East Boston, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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