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Downtown Retail Space with Terrace
For Lease
$26 SF/Yr

500 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

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

Space Size2,527 SF - 4,246 SF
Property Size248,000 SF
Days on Market48

Property Features for 500 East Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,527 SF - 4,246 SF
Property subtype Retail
Lease Term NNN

Building Details

Building Size 248,000 SF

Spaces For Lease

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500 East Main Street, Suite-A $26/SF/Yr

Size
2,527 SF
Type
Street Retail
Term
Negotiable
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500 East Main Street, Suite-B $26/SF/Yr

Size
4,246 SF
Type
Street Retail
Term
Negotiable
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Listing Agency: Maverick Partners
Listed By: Bruce Alexander · License #NC #253943
Source: Maverickpartners
Added: Jun 25 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 6:49AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

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.

Key Highlights

  • 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

Property Analytics

Current Use

Museum of Durham History Local History Museum ChargePoint Charging Station Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Pet Store Locksmith Pet Store & 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
$3.90 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,638
Businesses Nearby
15k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 44% Shops & Services 29% Hotels & Casinos 17% Beauty & Spa 10%
KFC Dining
6,505 visits/mo 0.4 miles
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View Hotels & Casinos
2,483 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
2,373 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Rock Paper Scissors Beauty & Spa
1,491 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Extra Space Storage Shops & Services
996 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 27701, NC

25,208
Population
13,409
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,848
Density / Sq Mi
$66,852
Median Household Income
$47,681
Median Earnings
$1,279
Median Rent
$457,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

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
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