A once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, the 1886 Savannah

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Commercial Active Under Contract

100 E Bay Street

Savannah, Georgia 31401

Chatham County

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$10,000,000 0 br, 0.0 bath 9300 sq. ft. 0.079 acres

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.

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths: 0.0
  • Sq Ft: 9300
  • Year Built: 1872
  • Utilities: 
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • Stories: 4
  • Heat/AC: Forced Air, Electric (Heating)
  • Garage: 
Exterior:
  • Lot Size: 0.079 acre
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  • Siding: Brick
  • Roof: 
  • MLS #: SA342898
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Beach Commercial Active Under Contract in Savannah, Georgia
Listing Agent: Darren Bagley-Heath, Engel & Volkers, 774-238-1616, 912-238-0874 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active Under Contract
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Ad Number: 7300929
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Updated: Feb 20, 2026

This property is a Commercial located at 100 E Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, and is currently Active Under Contract at $10,000,000. This Commercial has 0 bedrooms, 0.0 baths, 9300 sq ft.