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    276 East Bay Street Charleston, SC 29401

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    For Lease
    $29 SF/Yr $35,992/Mo (calc)

    Freestanding building in historic downtown Charleston with on-site parking.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    14,518 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    166
    Last Refresh:
    Dec 3 at 5:45 am

    Property Features for 276 East Bay Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    14,518 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Bob Soules
    Bob Soules

    Listing agent Bob Soules License #22134

    Listing office NAI | Charleston

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    Overview

    Downtown Charleston Freestanding Building

    This freestanding building offers approximately 14,518 square feet for lease in historic downtown Charleston, within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The property is located next to the East Bay Harris Teeter and Ansonborough Inn, with easy access to Hwy 17 and I-26. The location is adjacent to Union Pier, a 65-acre waterfront property approved for mixed-use development, and one block from the future College of Charleston Business School. The building experiences 28,300 vehicles per day on East Bay (SCDOT 2024) and has a walkability score of 83%. The property includes 38 on-site parking spaces and street signage. The first floor offers approximately 10,318 square feet, featuring 14 private offices, 2 large conference rooms/training centers, a large bullpen area, a kitchen, and bathrooms. The first floor can be subdivided into an approximately 4,563 square foot space ideal for retail, restaurant, or office use, and an approximately 5,755 square foot space ideal for office use. The second floor provides approximately 4,200 square feet, with 8 private offices, 3 private cubicles, 1 large conference room, a bullpen area, restrooms, and a kitchen area; available within 90 day notice. Possible uses include retail, office, or restaurant.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    FedEx Drop Box Shipping Company SunTrust ATM Atm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Law Firm Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Charleston
    County
    Berkeley
    State
    South Carolina
    Longitude
    -79.9280312
    Latitude
    32.7834888

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Freestanding building in historic downtown Charleston with on-site parking.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 276 East Bay Street Charleston, SC.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $29 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in historic downtown Charleston, walking distance to restaurants and shopping.; Rare **on‑site parking with 38 spaces.**; **High traffic volume (28,300 VPD) and excellent walkability (83%).**
    (480) 522-2788
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    Listing Contact
    Bob Soules
    Bob Soules
    Real Estate License ID: 22134
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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