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Sell Your Commercial Property in North Charleston, SC

North Charleston is the economic engine behind the Charleston metro's industrial and manufacturing growth — home to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner final assembly line, the Charleston International Airport, and the closest industrial properties to the Port of Charleston's container terminals. While historic Charleston captures the tourist attention, North Charleston's commercial market is driven by the blue-collar and logistics infrastructure that makes the tri-county economy function. For property owners, North Charleston offers a market where port proximity, Boeing employment, and airport connectivity create industrial and commercial demand at pricing significantly below the peninsula, with cap rates that offer meaningful yield advantages.

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Market Intelligence

North Charleston Commercial Real Estate Market

North Charleston's commercial real estate market is fundamentally an industrial and logistics story. The city's proximity to the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch and Hugh Leatherman terminals, the Charleston International Airport, and the I-26/I-526 interchange network make it the tri-county area's primary industrial and distribution zone. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner assembly line, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and the automotive and aerospace supply chain they've attracted generate manufacturing demand that most SC cities cannot match. Industrial vacancy in the port-proximate zones remains below 5%.

Beyond industrial, North Charleston's retail market along Rivers Avenue, Dorchester Road, and the Tanger Outlets corridor serves a large and diverse population exceeding 115,000. The Charleston Area Convention Center and the Coliseum anchor hospitality and event-related commercial demand. Trident Medical Center (part of HCA Healthcare) operates one of the busiest hospitals in the Charleston metro, generating medical office demand along University Boulevard and the Medical Plaza area. North Charleston's affordable housing stock relative to the peninsula and Mount Pleasant attracts a workforce-housing demographic that supports service and convenience retail.

North Charleston's buyer pool includes industrial and logistics REITs targeting port-proximate assets, Boeing supply chain companies seeking manufacturing space, retail investors targeting the large population base, and healthcare investors attracted by Trident Medical Center's volumes. Cap rates offer 100 to 200 basis points above Charleston peninsula and Mount Pleasant, providing yield advantages while sharing the same tri-county economic drivers. For sellers, North Charleston industrial properties attract the most institutional attention, while retail and medical properties appeal to regional and local investors.

120,000+
Population
1.8% annually
Annual Growth
42000
Median Income
0.035
Unemployment
Major Employers: Boeing, Joint Base Charleston, Mercedes-Benz Vans, MUSC Health, Charleston International Airport
Economic Drivers: Aerospace Manufacturing, Military, Port & Logistics, Healthcare, Aviation
What's Selling

Top Property Types in North Charleston

01

Industrial & Logistics

North Charleston's industrial market is the most active in South Carolina, driven by the Port of Charleston, Boeing, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and the aerospace and automotive supply chains. Warehouse and distribution space along International Boulevard, Clements Ferry Road, and the airport corridor serves import/export logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing operations. Port expansion — the Leatherman Terminal is increasing container capacity — ensures growing industrial demand. Properties with 32'+ clear heights, heavy dock loading, and port/airport/interstate access attract institutional logistics investors building East Coast portfolios.

02

Retail & Service

Rivers Avenue and Dorchester Road form North Charleston's primary retail corridors, serving a population exceeding 115,000 — the largest city in the Charleston metro by population. National retailers, grocery chains, and quick-service restaurants maintain North Charleston locations for the population base and traffic volumes. The Tanger Outlets draw regional shoppers. Retail cap rates here offer significant yield advantages over Charleston and Mount Pleasant, attracting income-focused investors. Grocery-anchored centers with diverse tenant mixes are the most liquid retail investments in the North Charleston market.

03

Office & Flex

Trident Medical Center is one of the busiest hospitals in the Charleston metro, generating medical office demand along University Boulevard and the Medical Plaza corridor. The North Charleston population's size and demographics — younger, more diverse, and growing — support healthcare demand across primary care, pediatrics, urgent care, and specialty services. Medical properties near Trident's campus provide income stability at cap rates that offer meaningful premiums over peninsula and Mount Pleasant medical office.

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Market Data

North Charleston Cap Rate Ranges

Property TypeTypical Cap Rate
Industrial5.5% - 7.5%
Retail6.0% - 8.5%
Office6.5% - 8.5%
Mixed-Use6.0% - 8.0%
NNN Lease5.0% - 6.5%

Cap rates are more attractive than downtown Charleston while benefiting from the same metro demand drivers.

Your Advisor

Why North Charleston Property Owners Work With John Salony

Dual Expertise

Most CRE agents don't understand business valuations. Most business brokers don't do real estate. John does both, giving you a complete picture of your property's value.

No Wasted Time

Pre-qualified buyers. Realistic pricing from day one. Clean financials and marketing materials that attract serious offers, not tire-kickers.

Confidential Process

Your tenants, employees, and competitors won't know you're selling until you're ready. Every step is managed with discretion.

Success-Based Fee

You pay nothing upfront. John's fee is earned only when your property sells. Your interests are fully aligned.

Common Questions

Selling Commercial Property in North Charleston

Industrial near the airport and port terminals are strongest, followed by retail along major corridors.
Most sales take 3 to 8 months. Strong Charleston metro demand creates active conditions.
North Charleston cap rates reflect industrial strength and retail yield advantages. Port-proximate industrial trades at 5.0% to 7.0%, compressing with institutional logistics demand. Airport corridor industrial ranges from 5.5% to 7.5%. Rivers Avenue retail trades at 6.5% to 8.5%. Medical office near Trident ranges from 6.0% to 8.0%. General office varies from 7.0% to 9.0%. NNN properties with credit tenants achieve 5.0% to 6.5%. Industrial cap rates approach Charleston-wide premiums, while retail and medical offer 100 to 200 basis points above peninsula pricing.
Yes — North Charleston's industrial and manufacturing economy creates natural combined transactions. Boeing supply chain operations, logistics companies with port-proximate facilities, and manufacturing businesses with owned properties frequently sell as combined packages. John Salony structures these deals to capture the port-proximity and aerospace-manufacturing premiums that institutional buyers quantify and pay for, while also handling retail and medical combined transactions that serve the city's large residential population.
The Port of Charleston's expansion ensures growing industrial demand, Boeing's Dreamliner production continues, and North Charleston's population is the largest in the tri-county area. Industrial vacancy near the port remains at historic lows, retail serves a massive and growing customer base, and Trident Medical Center generates sustained healthcare demand. For sellers, North Charleston's industrial assets attract the most institutional capital, while retail and medical properties serve a population that is often overlooked by peninsula-focused investors. A consultation can match your property to the optimal buyer segment.
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