911 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201 Arsenal Hill

Rate Upon Request

Freestanding For Lease • 2,115+ SF

Property Details

Property Type Freestanding
Year Built 1900
Total Building Size 5,001 SF
Tenancy Single
Building Class C
Zoning M-1

55 Transit Score

77 Walk Score

2 Spaces Available

Name	Space Use	Size	Rent
1st Floor Ste	Retail	2,886 SF	Rate Upon Request
Date available: Nov 2026 Lease term: 7 Years Service type: Triple Net Space Type: New
2nd Floor Ste	Office	2,115 SF	Rate Upon Request
Known as “The Dispensary,” the 911 Gervais building was built in 1900 as a county liquor dispensary and later became part of the Seaboard Hotel in 1931, housing an onsite café. The 1st floor gross square feet is 2,886. The space features an open layout with high ceilings (over 13 feet tall with the original beadboard ceilings to be restored), exposed historic brick and plaster walls as well as beautiful heart pine floors. Ideal for a restaurant, coffee or wine bar, high end retail. The 2nd floor comprises 2,115 gross square feet with a predominant open layout and 2 restrooms. Terrific view of the State House and Vista skyline from the 2nd floor. Tons of historic character with beautiful heart pine floors, exposed brick walls, and fireplace mantels. The second story could be combined with the 1st level if so desired by a tenant (a restaurant for example for private dining /events). Alternatively, we could studio style several apartments, creative office the 2nd floor or several Airbnb suites. Proposed restoration plans include the replacement of deteriorated or missing windows, reopening original window openings that were previously bricked in, and reintroducing both the second-story balcony and cornice — both of which are architectural features that once defined the building’s historic façade. Date available: Nov 2026 Lease term: 7 Years Service type: Triple Net Built out as: Professional Services Space Type: New

Description

Known as “The Dispensary,” the 911 Gervais building was built in 1900 as a county liquor dispensary and later became part of the Seaboard Hotel in 1931, housing the  Seaboard Café. The 1st floor gross square feet is 2,886 and features a cast iron storefront. The space features an open layout with high ceilings (original beadboard ceilings to be restored), exposed historic brick and plaster walls as well as beautiful heart pine floors. Ideal for a restaurant, coffee or wine bar, high end retail.  Room for outdoor seating or patio space off the rear if desired. The 2nd floor comprises 2,115 gross square feet with a predominant open layout and 2 restrooms. Terrific view of the State House and Vista skyline from the 2nd floor. Tons of historic character with beautiful heart pine floors, exposed brick walls, bead board ceilings and fireplace mantels.  The second story could be combined with the 1st level if so desired by a tenant (a restaurant for example for private dining /events). Alternatively, we could studio style several apartments, creative office the 2nd floor or short term stays. Restoration plans include reopening bricked-in window openings, reinstating the full-width wrought-iron balcony and cornice, and creating a dedicated upper-level entrance—all historically accurate features from the original façade. For more information visit www.seaboardvista.com

                
                    Highlights
                
                                Terrific views of the State House & Vista skyline
                            
                                Cast iron storefront with open floorplan - high ceilings, exposed historic brick & plaster along with heart pine floors 
                            
                                Strong traffic (27,855 VPD on Gervais) and foot counts
                            
                                High profile free standing historic building in the heart of the Vista
                            
                                Rare adaptive mixed use restoration opportunity with 3 National Register buildings on 1.29 acres