500 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

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Listing date Jun 25, 2026

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Overview

This ground-floor retail offering is located within a six-story luxury apartment building containing 248 units. The building is developed by Zom Living and is scheduled for delivery in Q3 of 2024. The retail space is positioned to support a range of uses, with the property being described as well-suited for food and beverage, health and beauty, fitness services, and soft retail goods. An outdoor dining terrace with ample seating is included, and the building offers a structured parking deck for customer access.

The site is centrally located in downtown Durham and sits prominently along East Main Street. The property is also described as being in close proximity to the Duke University campus.

For tenants seeking a high-footfall downtown setting within a new mixed-use development, this space offers a practical platform for consumer-facing concepts. The combination of ground-floor placement, outdoor seating, and structured customer parking is intended to support services and retail formats that benefit from visibility and street-level customer access. Tenant improvement allowances are also noted as part of the offering.

Suggested Use

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

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

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City

Durham

County

Durham

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-78.8957526

Latitude

35.9919

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Ground-floor retail in a 248-unit luxury apartment building with an outdoor dining terrace and structured customer parking.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 500 East Main Street Durham, NC.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $26 SF/Yr.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Ground‑floor retail in a six‑story luxury apartment building with 248 units; Building delivery scheduled for Q3 2024 (retail on the ground floor); Outdoor dining terrace with ample seating