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149 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Prime retail space in Charleston's tourist district available for sublease.

Space Size1,523 SF
Days on Market537

Property Features for 149 E Bay St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,523 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

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149 E Bay St $42/SF/Yr

Floor
1
Size
1,523 SF
Type
RETAIL
Lease Type
NNN
Availability
AVAILABLE, Now
Sublease
No
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Listing Agency: Belk Lucy
Listed By: Blair A Belk
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 6, 2025 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 24 at 2:07PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This sublease opportunity is for a first-floor retail unit located at 149 1/2 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Situated on the corner of East Bay Street and Unity Alley, the property is in the heart of Charleston's tourist district. The storefront provides approximately 1,523 rentable square feet of open retail space. It features slate and heart pine flooring, five oversized bay windows, and two double doors opening onto East Bay Street. The property offers excellent exposure and is positioned on the same block as the future Restoration Hardware, presenting a prime opportunity for numerous retailers.

Key Highlights

  • Prime location in Charleston's tourist district on East Bay Street.
  • Located on the same block as the future Restoration Hardware.
  • Approximately 1,523 rentable square feet of open retail space.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Downtown Clinic Gym & Fitness Center Dr. Kirt Caton, ... Pediatrician Dr. Sarah Ann ... Pediatrician Station 28.5 Photography Photography Service Stephen A. Khouri, DC Alternative Medicine Practice

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Pet Store Pet Store & Service Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$6.30 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,503
Businesses Nearby
144k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Apparel 57% Groceries 25% Hotels & Casinos 6% Shops & Services 6%
Harris Teeter Groceries
35,709 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Vineyard Vines Apparel
14,576 visits/mo 0.5 miles
H&M Apparel
12,152 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Anthropologie Apparel
11,591 visits/mo 0.4 miles
The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel Hotels & Casinos
9,242 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 29401, SC

9,145
Population
5,808
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
75%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,097
Density / Sq Mi
$90,074
Median Household Income
$45,653
Median Earnings
$1,838
Median Rent
$1,165,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Charleston, SC

5.2% 2019
7.2% 2020
6.3% 2021
4.6% 2022
4.1% 2023
3.8% 2024
3.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Prime retail space in Charleston's tourist district available for sublease.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 149 E Bay St Charleston, SC.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $42 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location in Charleston's tourist district on East Bay Street.; Located on the same block as the future Restoration Hardware.; Approximately 1,523 rentable square feet of open retail space.
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