Chapel Hill, NC Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 57 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Chapel Hill, NC to find the best space for your business.

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308 W Rosemary St

308 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill Northside, Chapel Hill, NC
Space Type

Office
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2 spaces available / 126.2 - 152 SF
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601 W Rosemary St

601 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill Town Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$36.00/SF/YR
3 spaces available / 1,116 - 1,298 SF
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Chatham Crossing

11312 US Route 15/501 North, Cole Place, Chapel Hill, NC
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,050 SF
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101 Village Center Dr

101 Village Center Dr, Chapel Hill Industrial Park, Chapel Hill, NC
Space Type

Land
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5 spaces available / 52,272 - 81,021.6 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Chapel Hill:
- Office Space: The market includes 1,906,848 square feet of office spaces in addition to 70 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Chapel Hill is home to 604,646 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 198,400 square feet of available space in Chapel Hill.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Chapel Hill is $32.12 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Chapel Hill costs $28.5, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $36.5.
Here is a breakdown of the average size of different property classes (also known as asset class or property type):
- Class A/A+ properties have an average size of 119,183 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 54,228 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 12,275 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Chapel Hill will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Chapel Hill Town Center, home to no fewer than 19 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Chapel Hill Town Center has the highest concentration of office listings at 14.
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Chapel Hill is enabled by a network of 60 active brokers from 28 different firms, ensuring a wide variety of listings. Working with an experienced professional can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits of working with a broker.

To get in touch with a broker, use the "Contact Property" button on this search page or fill in the contact form provided on each individual property’s listing page.
The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself, local market conditions, the state of the local economy and the demand for that particular type of commercial property, to name a few.

Asking rents in the city can be as high as $36.5 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Chapel Hill is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 346,416. However, different asset classes and zoning laws will result in vastly different property sizes. Here is a breakdown of the average size of different commercial asset classes in Chapel Hill:
Office properties:
- Average size: 76,274 square feet.
- Largest property: 3rd Floor (44,974 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 43,189 square feet.
- Largest property: 1775 Dobbins Drive (33,105 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 99,200 square feet.

Chapel Hill, NC Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 47 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Chapel Hill add up to 1,324,721 square feet across various property types. Here's a breakdown of the available space by category:

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	26	793,193
Retail	15	125,111
Industrial	2	60,000
Other	4	346,417

Office properties:

The market has 26 active office listings, encompassing 793,193 square feet.
Chapel Hill office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 55% of the total commercial real estate market in Chapel Hill, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 15 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 125,111 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 31% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 35%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Chapel Hill offers 2 listings, amounting to 60,000 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 4% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 24%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 11 properties listed for sale in the Chapel Hill market, adding up to 197,238 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

3 office properties
1 retail property

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	3	48,613
Retail	1	13,507
Other	7	135,118

Chapel Hill, NC Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

308 W Rosemary St

601 W Rosemary St

Chatham Crossing

101 Village Center Dr

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapel Hill, NC Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

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