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Historic Event Venue with Commercial Kitchen
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For Sale
$995,000

514 Rutledge Street, Camden, SC 29020

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, Camden, SC

Property Size6,117 SF
Price / SF$162.66
Days on Market2

Property Features for 514 Rutledge Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CBD
Parking 20
Directions From center of Camden. Head south on Broad. Left on Rutledge. building will be on your left.
Subdivision Kershaw County East - Camden, Bethune
Standard status Active
Size 6,117 SF

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Roof type Built-Up
Listing Agency: Peace Sotheby's International Realty
Listed By: Jeanene Campbell
Added: Sep 21 Last Checked: Sep 22 at 2:06PM
MLS# 643448

Copyright © 2026 Consolidated MLS, SC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 6,117-square-foot brick building in Camden’s downtown commercial district was renovated in 2023 for event venue and commercial catering use. The property includes an approximately 1,500-square-foot main dining room, more than 1,000 square feet spanning the custom bar and upper dining area, a front reception area, two separate restrooms, covered outdoor dining, and storage and office space.

The commercial kitchen exceeds 900 square feet and includes multiple cooktops and grills, an exhaust system, commercial dishwashing equipment, two walk-in coolers, and dedicated prep areas. Three front entrances are complemented by a side and rear service entry. Recent work included roof resurfacing, HVAC component replacement, electrical and plumbing updates, and cosmetic improvements. The property is zoned CBD, sits one block from Broad Street, adjoins the Town Green event area, and has access to street parking along Rutledge Street and City of Camden public parking beside much of the property.

Key Highlights

  • 6,117‑square‑foot early 1900s brick building renovated in 2023
  • Commercial kitchen exceeding 900 square feet
  • Includes multiple cooktops/grills, exhaust system, dishwashing station, and two walk‑in coolers

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$74,685
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.51%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,493,700 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,066,929 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$829,833 $829.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,117 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$112.3K $18.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.6K −$0.92/SF
EGI
$106.7K $17.44/SF
− OpEx
−$32.0K −$5.23/SF
NOI
$74.7K $12.21/SF
Area
Kershaw County, SC
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$18.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,493,700
Cap Rate 7%
$1,066,929
Cap Rate 9%
$829,833

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.41M
$1.24M – $1.65M (±1% cap)
NOI $98,848 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.93%
Second Best
Industrial
$1.07M
$933.6K – $1.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,685 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.51M
$1.32M – $1.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $105,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Commercial kitchens

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Carpet & Flooring Store Bakery Building Supply

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

903
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 29020, SC

23,264
Population
11,324
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
232.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
100
Density / Sq Mi
$59,389
Median Household Income
$38,329
Median Earnings
$842
Median Rent
$208,800
Median Home Value
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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?
Commercial kitchen - Renovated downtown facility with dining, event, catering, and covered outdoor areas.
Where is this commercial kitchen located?
The property is located at 514 Rutledge Street Camden, SC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,117‑square‑foot early 1900s brick building renovated in 2023; Commercial kitchen exceeding 900 square feet; Includes multiple cooktops/grills, exhaust system, dishwashing station, and two walk‑in coolers
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