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    1280 Assembly St, Columbia, SC

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    16,000 SF retail/office space in the heart of Columbia.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    16,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.36 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $124/SF
    Added:
    Aug 7, 2025
    Days on Market:
    278
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:35 pm

    Property Features for 1280 Assembly St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    16,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.36 Acres
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Mary Teaster

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    Listing office Colliers | Columbia

    Listing date Aug 7, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, one block from the SC State House.
    • ±16,000 SF total space with ±8,000‑SF open area and ±8,000‑SF office/conference room space.
    • Ideal for retail, office, or mixed‑use, including banquet, event, training, or conference space.
    • Adjoining City of Columbia six‑story parking garage with access points from Assembly or Lady Streets (available for lease).
    • Bonus back office area suitable for storage, ancillary office, data room, or potential catering kitchen.
    • Street parking available.

    Overview

    Located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, one block from the SC State House, this property offers approximately 16,000 square feet of space. It features an approximately 8,000-SF open area and approximately 8,000-SF of office/conference room space. A bonus back office area is available, suitable for storage, ancillary office use, a data room, or a potential catering kitchen. The space is ideal for retail, office, or mixed-use purposes, including banquet, event, training, or conference space. Street parking is available. An adjoining City of Columbia six-story parking garage, with access points from Assembly or Lady Streets, is available for lease.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    The Department of Civil and Environmental ... University

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Real Estate Agency Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Columbia
    County
    Lexington
    State
    South Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.0357
    Latitude
    34.0029

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - 16,000 SF retail/office space in the heart of Columbia.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 1280 Assembly St Columbia, SC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,999,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, one block from the SC State House.; ±16,000 SF total space with **±8,000‑SF open area and ±8,000‑SF office/conference room space.**; Ideal for retail, office, or mixed‑use, including banquet, event, training, or conference space.
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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:

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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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

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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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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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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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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