1207 Acushnet Avenue presents a prime retail leasing opportunity with central placement in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This freestanding former Rite Aid delivers approximately 9,000 square feet of fully built-out space for immediate occupancy. The property’s flexible mixed-use zoning presents the perfect choice for growing retailers, restaurants, pharmacies, office tenants, and many other potential uses.
Originally built in 1998, 1207 Acushnet Avenue offers a modern retail facility that sits on 0.58 acres at the corner of Acushnet and Sawyer Street. The property features excellent curb appeal, with a well-maintained brick and stucco façade, prominent building and pylon signage, and a spacious paved lot with parking for 55 vehicles. Customers are welcomed by a glass-enclosed vestibule separating the interiors from the elements, entering a versatile open space with existing product displays. The property’s flexible layout includes checkout counters, a pharmacy with a patient consultation office, and accessory spaces, including a manager’s office and storage.
Enjoying prime placement at a signalized intersection, 1207 Acushnet Avenue provides tenants with tremendous brand exposure to more than 15,000 daily vehicles. The site is easily accessible for customers across the greater region, sitting just off the interchange of JFK Memorial Highway and Interstate 195. The surrounding area attracts strong customer traffic, with a number of popular local restaurants along Acushnet and a grocery-anchored shopping center just blocks away.
Choosing 1207 Acushnet Avenue empowers a growing business with a position just five minutes from Downtown New Bedford, allowing convenient access to the city’s best amenities. The lively hub is brimming with charm, offering a wealth of boutique shops, highly rated restaurants, museums, historic landmarks, and cultural attractions. New Bedford attracts a large number of visitors, with regional travelers seeking to spend the day exploring local museums or relaxing on the beaches and boating at Buzzards Bay. This builds on top of a large captive audience of local shoppers, with more than 137,000 residents living within 5 miles of the subject property. Locals earn an average household income of more than $79,000 and contributed annual consumer spending exceeding $1.5 billion during 2024, creating a valuable customer base for retail businesses.
Discover a premier option for growing businesses seeking a well-connected foothold in New Bedford with the turnkey, freestanding retail facility at 1207 Acushnet Avenue. Reach out to the Fuertes Management team today to schedule a tour and learn more about this incredible opportunity.
Michael Fuertes
Fuertes Management
