About 100 E Bay Street
A once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, the 1886 Savannah Cotton Exchange on the Savannah River & in the Nat'l Historic Landmark District, is on the market for the 1st time in 150 yrs. Currently a Masonic Lodge, the iconic, approx. 10,000 sq ft, brick structure was built when Savannah was the nation's #1 cotton distributor, illustrated by the facade's cotton motifs. Inside the pristine, original trading flr features elaborate woodwork, 30 ft ceilings, traders' balcony & colossal stained-glass window. A grand staircase leads to an industrial-size kitchen & dining space, & 2 floors of multi-use rooms. The bldg offers breath-taking river views & overlooks Bay St., where 17M annual visitors sightsee, dine, shop, & access popular River Street. The Cotton Exchange awaits a fresh incarnation, a new vision. Ideal for a signature restaurant, high-end event space, luxury apartments, private club, upscale retail, mixed use or an opulent residence. Possible preservation tax incentives.
Features of 100 E Bay Street
| MLS® # | SA342898 |
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| Price | $10,000,000 |
| Square Footage | 10,092 |
| Acres | 0.08 |
| Year Built | 1872 |
| Type | Commercial Sale |
| Sub-Type | Retail |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 100 E Bay Street |
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| County | Chatham |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 31401 |
Amenities
| Is Waterfront | No |
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| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Fireplace, High Ceilings |
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| Appliances | Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Electric, Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air, Electric, Gas |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Stories | 4 |
Exterior
| Windows | Storm Window(s) |
|---|---|
| Construction | Brick |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | November 1st, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 3 |
| Zoning | BB |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Engel & Volkers |
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