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    1600-1608 Main St. & 1209-1219 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201

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    Historic office and retail spaces for lease in downtown Columbia.

    Type:Retail/Office
    Property size:
    12,768 SF
    Added:
    Nov 26, 2025
    Days on Market:
    183
    Last Refresh:
    May 19 at 10:15 pm

    Property Features for 1600-1608 Main St. & 1209-1219 Taylor St.

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    12,768 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail/Office

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    Listing Contact
    Robbie Cook
    Robbie Cook

    Listing agent Robbie Cook License #SC 78785

    Listing office Trinity Partners | Columbia

    Listing date Nov 26, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Columbia Main Street location.
    • Walking distance to State House, Court House, USC, retailers, and businesses.
    • Suites ranging from 1,455 - 8,046 SF available.
    • Multiple office and retail suites available, including corner end‑cap.
    • Tenant improvement allowance offered.
    • Over 1,500 student housing and multi‑family units nearby.

    Overview

    Located in downtown Columbia on Main Street, this property offers historic office and retail spaces for lease. It is centrally situated within walking distance of the State House, Court House, the University of South Carolina (USC), and various retailers and professional businesses. Suites range in size from 1,455 to 8,046 square feet. The property features multiple office and retail suites, including a highly visible corner end-cap. The buildouts consist of a mix of general retail and professional office spaces. Over 1,500 student housing and multi-family units are located within a half mile of the property. A tenant improvement allowance is offered, contingent upon the tenant's strength and the lease terms.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

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

    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
    -81.0285
    Latitude
    34.0086

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Historic office and retail spaces for lease in downtown Columbia.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 1600-1608 Main St. & 1209-1219 Taylor St. Columbia, SC.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Columbia Main Street location.; Walking distance to State House, Court House, USC, retailers, and businesses.; Suites ranging from **1,455 - 8,046 SF** available.
    (803) 530-1562
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    Listing Contact
    Robbie Cook
    Robbie Cook
    Real Estate License ID: SC 78785
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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

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