North End’s Historic Retail Block Hits The Market

BOSTON — A well‑known North End retail block at 85–95 Salem Street is now on the market, giving investors a chance to pick up a fully leased single‑story property with notable redevelopment potential along one of the neighborhood’s busiest streets.

The Griffith Pepdjonovic Group of Marcus & Millichap is leading the listing and marketing effort.

The 10,401‑square‑foot building covers four storefronts on a 0.19‑acre lot and is home to long‑time North End names like Antico Forno, Wild Duck Market, City Smoke Shop, and Luxie Nail Spa. Current zoning allows five stories as‑of‑right, making the site a strong candidate for future residential units above the existing retail.

Set along Salem Street — a lively stretch connecting the North End to the Financial District, TD Garden, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway — the property sees steady foot traffic from residents, tourists, and downtown workers. All tenants are on triple‑net leases, keeping landlord responsibilities light.

The property also carries long‑standing North End heritage. For more than five decades, the site was home to a family‑run hardware store that served as a neighborhood fixture before the building was reconfigured into multiple retail spaces. That legacy, paired with today’s stable tenant mix and redevelopment upside, positions the asset as a compelling hold for investors who value both performance and place.