1120 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 (MLS# 31008502)

1120 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483

$650,000

Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 2,332 Status: Active Contingent

Current Price: $650,000 List Date: 5/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to secure a recently rezoned commercial property along Central Avenue, one of Summerville's most important growth corridors. With commercial zoning approval already achieved and Central Avenue planned for major widening improvements, 1120 Central Avenue offers immediate positioning, future visibility, and long-term upside for an owner-user, investor, or service-based commercial operator. 1120 Central Avenue is a ±2,332 SF single-story brick property situated on approximately 1.05 acres in the Millwood area of Summerville. Public records show the property was originally built in 1966 and includes a flexible single-story layout, multiple private rooms/offices, two full bathrooms, a screened porch, carport, and a large site footprint with room to evaluate additional parking, circulation, or future site improvements. The property has been recently rezoned from residential to commercial, with the zoning conversion fully approved by the Town. That approval is a major ... (Read more) Rare opportunity to secure a recently rezoned commercial property along Central Avenue, one of Summerville's most important growth corridors. With commercial zoning approval already achieved and Central Avenue planned for major widening improvements, 1120 Central Avenue offers immediate positioning, future visibility, and long-term upside for an owner-user, investor, or service-based commercial operator. 1120 Central Avenue is a ±2,332 SF single-story brick property situated on approximately 1.05 acres in the Millwood area of Summerville. Public records show the property was originally built in 1966 and includes a flexible single-story layout, multiple private rooms/offices, two full bathrooms, a screened porch, carport, and a large site footprint with room to evaluate additional parking, circulation, or future site improvements. The property has been recently rezoned from residential to commercial, with the zoning conversion fully approved by the Town. That approval is a major milestone, removing one of the largest barriers to commercial use and positioning the property for a more efficient transition into full commercial operation. Municipal technical review requirements are documented and on file, giving the next owner or tenant a clear roadmap for bringing the property into full commercial compliance. This is not a generic office box. It is a flexible commercial canvas in a corridor that is actively changing. Central Avenue is entering a new phase of investment. Dorchester County's Central Avenue improvement project includes widening and intersection improvements between Orangeburg Road and Parsons Road, with design alternatives including five-lane sections, improved traffic flow, pedestrian accommodations, and bike/pedestrian connectivity. The County states the project is intended to reduce congestion, improve safety, and support future corridor demand. For this property, that matters. A two-lane corridor moving toward a larger, more visible commercial roadway creates the kind of exposure, access, and daily traffic patterns that commercial users look for. Any potential right-of-way or land acquisition tied to the project should be reviewed directly with the Town/County, but the broader takeaway is clear: Central Avenue is being positioned for more movement, more visibility, and more commercial relevance. The site is minutes from Historic Downtown Summerville and convenient to I-26, Nexton, Carnes Crossroads, and the broader Charleston employment base. Major regional drivers including Boeing South Carolina, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and the Port of Charleston continue to support long-term population, logistics, and business growth across the metro. Summerville's population was estimated at 52,625 in 2024, with median household income above $81,000 and strong retail spending activity, reinforcing the demand for professional services, medical, wellness, office, and neighborhood commercial uses. Nearby traffic generators include established residential neighborhoods, schools, downtown Summerville, Central Avenue retail, neighborhood shopping, grocery, restaurants, and daily-service businesses. The hard part has already been started. Rezoning from residential to commercial has been approved, the technical review path is documented, and Central Avenue is moving toward a higher-capacity future. Properties with acreage, visibility, commercial flexibility, and infrastructure upside are increasingly limited in Summerville's core growth areas. For the buyer or tenant with vision, 1120 Central Avenue offers a chance to get positioned before the corridor fully transforms -- not after the upside has already been priced in.

Supplements: For showing availability, technical review documentation, permitted-use guidance, and road project impact details, contact the listing representative directly. Buyer/tenant to verify zoning, permitted use, road widening impacts, right-of-way acquisition, parking, utilities, and all information deemed important. Town Planning Dept at 843-851-4213 or ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 31008502

Location

Street Number: 1120
Street Name: Central
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Dorchester
Nearest MSA: Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Submarket/Township: 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
State or Province: SC
Postal Code: 29483
Parcel Number: 136-11-06-014
Opportunity Zone: No

General Information

Property Sub Type: Office
Secondary Sub-Type: Retail
Listing Name: 1120 Central Ave
Is Condo?: No
Property Condition: Existing
Class of Space: Class C
Number of Units Total: Yes
Building Area Total: 2332
Lot Acres: 1.05
LEED Certified: No
Zoning: Dorchester - G-B - General Business
Property Visibility: Excellent
List Price/Acre: 619047.62
List Price/SqFt: 278.73
For Comp Purposes Only: No
Opt In to Crexi?: Yes

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-01
Original List Price: 650000
Tax Legal Description: 33.015973°/-80.209650°

Building Related

Stories Total: Yes
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2025
Parking Total: 2
Number Of Buildings: Yes

Land Related

Part of Planned Development?: No
In Flood Plain?: No

Financials

Tax Assessed Value: 28009

More Information

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-06-08
Under Contract Date: 2026-06-05
Contingent: Active Contingent
Contingency Reason: Due Diligence

Auction Details

Auction: No

Area and Location

Airports: Charleston International
Highway Access: Central Ave to I-26

Directions & Remarks

Directions: Central Ave towards Orangeburg Rd from I-26. Building is on left across from Food Lion Shopping Plaza
Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to secure a recently rezoned commercial property along Central Avenue, one of Summerville's most important growth corridors. With commercial zoning approval already achieved and Central Avenue planned for major widening improvements, 1120 Central Avenue offers immediate positioning, future visibility, and long-term upside for an owner-user, investor, or service-based commercial operator. 1120 Central Avenue is a ±2,332 SF single-story brick property situated on approximately 1.05 acres in the Millwood area of Summerville. Public records show the property was originally built in 1966 and includes a flexible single-story layout, multiple private rooms/offices, two full bathrooms, a screened porch, carport, and a large site footprint with room to evaluate additional parking, circulation, or future site improvements. The property has been recently rezoned from residential to commercial, with the zoning conversion fully approved by the Town. That approval is a major milestone, removing one of the largest barriers to commercial use and positioning the property for a more efficient transition into full commercial operation. Municipal technical review requirements are documented and on file, giving the next owner or tenant a clear roadmap for bringing the property into full commercial compliance. This is not a generic office box. It is a flexible commercial canvas in a corridor that is actively changing. Central Avenue is entering a new phase of investment. Dorchester County's Central Avenue improvement project includes widening and intersection improvements between Orangeburg Road and Parsons Road, with design alternatives including five-lane sections, improved traffic flow, pedestrian accommodations, and bike/pedestrian connectivity. The County states the project is intended to reduce congestion, improve safety, and support future corridor demand. For this property, that matters. A two-lane corridor moving toward a larger, more visible commercial roadway creates the kind of exposure, access, and daily traffic patterns that commercial users look for. Any potential right-of-way or land acquisition tied to the project should be reviewed directly with the Town/County, but the broader takeaway is clear: Central Avenue is being positioned for more movement, more visibility, and more commercial relevance. The site is minutes from Historic Downtown Summerville and convenient to I-26, Nexton, Carnes Crossroads, and the broader Charleston employment base. Major regional drivers including Boeing South Carolina, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and the Port of Charleston continue to support long-term population, logistics, and business growth across the metro. Summerville's population was estimated at 52,625 in 2024, with median household income above $81,000 and strong retail spending activity, reinforcing the demand for professional services, medical, wellness, office, and neighborhood commercial uses. Nearby traffic generators include established residential neighborhoods, schools, downtown Summerville, Central Avenue retail, neighborhood shopping, grocery, restaurants, and daily-service businesses. The hard part has already been started. Rezoning from residential to commercial has been approved, the technical review path is documented, and Central Avenue is moving toward a higher-capacity future. Properties with acreage, visibility, commercial flexibility, and infrastructure upside are increasingly limited in Summerville's core growth areas. For the buyer or tenant with vision, 1120 Central Avenue offers a chance to get positioned before the corridor fully transforms -- not after the upside has already been priced in.

Property Sub Type

Office: Yes
Retail: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Current Use

Office: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Structure Type

Free Standing: Yes
Mixed Use: Yes
Office: Yes
Retail: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Brick Veneer: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Frame: Yes

Parking Type

Surface: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Internet Access

Cable: Yes

Lot Features

Level: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Concrete: Yes
Gravel: Yes

Easements

Electric Lines: Yes
Utilities: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Property Features

Property Sub Type: Office; Retail Current Use: Office; See Remarks Structure Type: Free Standing; Mixed Use; Office; Retail Roof: Asphalt Construction Materials: Brick; Brick Veneer; Concrete; Frame Parking Type: Surface; Other Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Heat Pump Internet Access: Cable Lot Features: Level Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Concrete; Gravel Easements: Electric Lines; Utilities Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Documents

Listing Office: Coastal Connections Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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