NAI Charleston Facilitates Heavy Industrial Lease to Expanding Waste and Recycling Company
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the successful leasing of 1069 Lincoln Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405, a distinctive heavy industrial property comprising approximately 33,450 square feet of warehouse space situated on ±7.68 acres of Heavy Industrial zoned land. NAI Charleston brokers Dexter Rumsey and Whit Jones represented the property owner in the transaction, securing a new tenant for one of North Charleston’s few large-scale heavy industrial assets.
North Charleston Native Launches Palmetto Future Scholars to Inspire the Next Generation of Curious Learners
A new vision for early childhood education is coming to North Charleston. Palmetto Future Scholars, a high-quality early learning center designed to nurture curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning, is preparing to open its doors to children and families in the North Charleston community. The new early learning center, expected to open in Fall 2026, will be located at 1910 McMillan Avenue within the Navy Yard Charleston campus.
NAI Charleston Facilitates $2.9 Million Industrial Property Acquisition on Woodbine Avenue in N. Charleston
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the successful sale of an industrial property located at 5531-5571 Woodbine Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina, for $2,900,000. The seller was Piedmont Woodbine, LLC. Christi Copenhaver and Trad Dyches, CCIM, of NAI Charleston, represented the buyer in the transaction. The seller was represented by Tradd Varner of Harbor Commercial Partners.
Newly Developed Industrial Laydown Yard Leased Off Clements Ferry Road
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the successful lease of approximately ±1.6 AC of newly developed industrial laydown yard located at 489 Deanna Lane, Charleston, SC, to an East Coast-based trucking company. NAI Charleston brokers Dexter Rumsey and Whit Jones represented the owner/landlord in the transaction. Elmwood and Company represented the tenant.
NAI Charleston Represents Red Metals in Securing North Charleston Manufacturing Facility
Charleston, SC – June 2026 – NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that it represented Red Metals, Inc. in securing a ±42,261 SF industrial facility situated on ±6.41 AC at 4500 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston, South Carolina. The property, zoned Heavy Industrial, will serve as the company’s first manufacturing facility as Red Metals launches its mission to reshape the domestic copper supply chain through innovative copper refining and manufacturing technology. Red Metals recently announced $10 million in seed funding and plans to invest approximately $70 million in its Charleston operations. The company has developed a novel copper refining process designed to reshore the manufacturing of finished copper products to the United States, supporting critical industries including electrical infrastructure, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and defense.
The Dress Collective Leases Retail Space at 474 King Street in Downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — June 2026 — NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that The Dress Collective, a boutique bridal studio, has signed a lease for approximately 1,333 square feet of second-floor retail space at 474 King Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. Christi Copenhaver of NAI Charleston represented the tenant, The Dress Collective, in the transaction. The landlord, King Street Realty, was represented by Steve Hund and Graham Mitchell of CBC Atlantic.
Class A Self-Storage Facility Coming to W. Coleman Blvd in Mt Pleasant
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the successful sale of an approximately 1.48-acre fully entitled development parcel located at Peach Orchard Plaza along W. Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, for $5,000,000. NAI Charleston brokers Jack Owens and Ryan Smith represented the Seller in the transaction, while Zack Lord represented the Buyer, DXD SS F2 Land, LLC, an affiliate of DXD Capital.
1235 BEN SAWYER BLVD CHANGES HANDS IN INVESTMENT SALE
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the successful sale of 1235 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, for $1,675,000. This ±3,942 SF building on ±0.48 AC is currently leased to Automotive Excellence, a long-standing automotive service and repair business that has operated in Mount Pleasant for many years. The transaction closed at a 5.5% cap rate on in-place income.
CAVIAR & BANANAS TO OPEN NEW LOCATION ON JAMES ISLAND
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce a new retail lease at James Island Shopping Center, located at 1739 Maybank Highway. This Harris Teeter anchored shopping center is situated at the corner of Folly Road and Maybank Highway.
Caviar & Bananas has leased approximately 2,790 square feet, which marks another expansion for the growing Charleston-based brand with a strong community following and loyal customer base. A locally founded gourmet market and cafe, Caviar & Bananas is known for its high-quality, fresh, fast-casual offerings and curated specialty retail items. The concept has become a favorite among residents and visitors alike, serving a versatile destination for everything from quick lunches to gourmet provisions and catering needs.
The transaction was facilitated by Will Sherrod, CCIM, and Christi Copenhaver, who represented the Landlord, Beatty Company. Christi Copenhaver also represented Caviar & Bananas in the lease.
James Island Shopping Center offers excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, and a well-established tenant mix within one of Charleston’s most active retail corridors.
807 MAIN ROAD ON JOHNS ISLAND SOLD TO LOCAL HVAC COMPANY
A ±2,400 SF warehouse building situated on approximately one acre of land at 807 Main Road on Johns Island has been sold to Carolina Comfort Specialists, a locally owned HVAC company expanding its operations in the Charleston area.
The property sold for $939,000, achieving the full asking price. Carolina Comfort Specialists plans to utilize the site as a new operational location to support continued growth and service expansion on Johns Island and surrounding communities. The freestanding warehouse offers functional industrial space with ample land for parking, storage, and future flexibility, making it well suited for service-oriented businesses.
Christi Copenhaver represented the Seller in the transaction, and no other brokers were involved.
This sale highlights the continued demand for well-located industrial and service properties on Johns Island, particularly from local businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the market.
