Freestanding Retail Space
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8701 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Prime retail space near University Place, available February 2026.
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Days on Market269
Property Features for 8701 JW Clay Blvd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Property subtype
Shopping Center or Multi-Tenant Building
Listing Agency:
(980) 556-7311
Listed By:
Molly Prince Sarn
Source:
Tscg
Added: Nov 25, 2025
Changed: Jul 6
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 4:58AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This freestanding retail space, comprising 5,038 square feet and featuring a new roof, is scheduled to become available in February 2026. The property is strategically located at a lighted intersection at the entrance to University Place, directly across from a new 20,000 square foot public library and the Novel University Place Apartments, which consist of 308 units. The location offers high visibility and benefits from co-tenancy with businesses such as Sam's Club, Fitness Connection, Michaels, Guitar Center, Ross Dress For Less, and Office Depot. It is also within walking distance of the main entrance to UNC Charlotte, which has a student population of 30,448. Traffic counts in the area are significant, with E. WT Harris Blvd seeing 57,500 AADT, N Tryon St recording 26,000 AADT, and I-85 experiencing 161,000 AADT.
Key Highlights
- High traffic location: E. WT Harris Blvd - 57,500 AADT; N Tryon St - 26,000 AADT; I‑85 - 161,000 AADT
- Located at lighted intersection near University Place entrance.
- 5,038 SF retail space available February 2026 with new roof.**
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,417
Businesses Nearby
479k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 47%
Superstores 21%
Shops & Services 16%
Apparel 7%
Sam's Club
Superstores
99,446 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Chick-fil-A
Dining
53,793 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Sam's Club Gas Station
Shops & Services
27,975 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Ross Dress for Less
Apparel
27,267 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Michaels
Shops & Services
20,049 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 28262, NC
46,048
Population
23,449
Households
2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
21.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,193
Density / Sq Mi
$66,757
Median Household Income
$47,201
Median Earnings
$1,481
Median Rent
$297,300
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Charlotte, NC
$28.67 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$18.32–$55 /SF/Yr
Price Range
17,034 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Charlotte, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Prime retail space near University Place, available February 2026.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 8701 JW Clay Blvd Charlotte, NC.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High traffic location: E. WT Harris Blvd - 57,500 AADT; N Tryon St - 26,000 AADT; I‑85 - 161,000 AADT; Located at lighted intersection near University Place entrance.; 5,038 SF retail space available February 2026 with new roof.**
