100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
100 E Bay ST, Savannah, GA 31401
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$8,200,000

$10,000,000

18.0%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

9,300 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 09/29/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $8,200,000

Property Type Commercial

Sub Type Retail

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,300 sqft

Price per Sqft $881

MLS Listing ID SA342898

Sold Date 09/29/26

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1872

Lot Size 3,441 Sqft

Acres 0.079

Property Sub-Type Retail

Source SAV

Property Description

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.

Location

State GA

County Chatham

Zoning BB

Direction Go east on I-16 until it terminates on Montgomery St. Stay on Montgomery. At Oglethorpe turn right. At Drayton, turn left and continue straight until you reach Bay Street. Building will be straight ahead.

Interior

Interior Features Fireplace, High Ceilings

Heating Electric, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air, Electric, Gas

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Storm Window(s)

Appliance Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater

Exterior

View Panoramic

Building

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Water Public

Level or Stories 4

Others

Tax ID 2000410002

Acceptable Financing Cash, Private Financing Available

Listing Terms Cash, Private Financing Available

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Hive MLS / Savannah / Classic / (NCRMLS) / Cape Fear Realtors / Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors
Listed by Engel & Volkers
Bought with Engel & Volkers
NEARBY SCHOOLS & BUSINESSES
Delina McKnight

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