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Mezzanine Condo with Long-Term Value-Add 101-103 W Main St 7,306 SF Office Condo Unit Online Auction Sale Durham, NC 27701

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Investment Highlights

  • Welcome to Durham’s Kress Building, a historic Art Deco landmark constructed in 1930, spanning five floors and totaling 49,000 square feet.
  • Investment offers a steady income stream with long-term value-add potential, including future increases to above-market rents for the condo unit.
  • Walkable to most of Downtown Durham, DPAC, American Tobacco Campus, and the DBAP, with numerous dining options nearby.
  • Ideal location for office or retail use, being in the heart of Downtown Durham/ Central Business District (CBD) at a signalized intersection.
  • Parking is available in the Church Street Parking Garage, street parking, and a paved lot behind the building.

Executive Summary

Lee & Associates, as the exclusive listing agent, is pleased to offer for sale a 7,306-square-foot condo in the mezzanine of Durham's historic Kress building. The condo is currently leased to American Underground, a coworking space provider. The tenant has been on-site for 10 years and will be vacating the condo in November 2026, providing a handful of income-generating months while a new investor or owner/occupier pursues leasing strategies. The condo is flexible and can accommodate office or retail repurposing. The Kress was built in the 1930s and features stunning architecture, with floral and foliage motifs adorning its facade and interior. The Kress was adaptively repurposed and renovated in 2006, with the upper levels now consisting of 14 luxury residential condo units. The Kress Building's location provides easy access to the Durham Freeway/ Highway 147, Duke University, and Duke University Medical Center. It is highly visible and easily accessible at the intersection of W Main Street and S Mangum Street in Downtown Durham's Central Business District, boasting a daily traffic count of more than 14,900 vehicles. This lively locale puts tenants footsteps from all downtown activity, including the Durham Performing Arts Center, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and the Farmers' Market. Downtown is known for its wide-ranging selection of restaurants, breweries, and bars. GoDurham buses that make stops along Main Street and at the Durham Station on West Pettigrew Street. Commuters can drive less than 20 minutes to reach major employers, including Duke University and its hospital, and tech giants in the Research Triangle Park. Durham Freeway is one of the major commuting routes, connecting to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Downtown Raleigh. The Kress Building's 5-mile radius is home to a growing, well-educated population of approximately 201,759 residents, with nearly 45% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The average household income exceeds $85,700, and more than $2.3 billion is annually generated back into the realm via robust consumer spending. Education and health services retain an overwhelmingly surplus of daytime employees, with leisure and hospitality next in line.

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Property Facts

Total Building Size 49,000 SF
Property Type Office (Condo)
Property Subtype
Loft/Creative Space
  • General Retail Storefront Retail/Office
Building Class B
Floors 5
Typical Floor Size 9,628 SF
Year Built 1930
Lot Size 0.26 AC
Parking Ratio 0.37/1,000 SF
Type of Ownership Fee Simple
Zoning DD-C - Downtown Commercial

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1 Unit Available

Unit M1

Unit Size 7,306 SF
Condo Use Office
Sale Type Investment
Description

Condo Unit M1 presents a 7,306-square-foot condo in the mezzanine of Durham’s historic Kress building. The condo is currently leased to American Underground, a coworking space provider. The tenant has been on-site for 10 years and will be vacating the condo in November 2026, providing a handful of income-generating months while a new investor or owner/occupier pursues leasing strategies. The condo is flexible and can accommodate office or retail repurposing.

Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (95)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (74)
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Demographics

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 mile
3 mile
5 mile
2020 Population
16,621
92,306
192,414
2024 Population
19,867
99,756
201,759
Population Growth '20-'24
19.5%
8.1%
4.9%
2020 Households
7,656
36,683
78,160
2024 Households
9,240
39,274
81,462
Household Growth '20-'24
20.7%
7.1%
4.2%
Average Age
37
36
37
Median Household Income
$64,432
$50,315
$58,650
Daytime Employees
18,036
72,461
106,827
Total Businesses
1,822
8,893
13,516
College Degree + Higher
46%
41%
43%

Sale Advisors

Sale Advisors

Brian Farmer, SIOR, Managing Director and Principal
Brian has over 25 years of vast experience as a commercial broker in Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.  His emphasis has been office, medical and flex leasing both on the agency leasing and tenant rep side.  His clients include local and regional investors, Triangle area businesses and real estate funds.  Brian has successfully created value to these clients having personally closed over 1000 transactions ranging in size from 1,000 SF to 250,000 SF.   As a finance major, he brings a very detailed approach to the economic aspects of his clients’ deals.  
Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Brian was managing director of an independent brokerage in Raleigh for 16 years where he managed all leasing and sales activities.  Through this experience, he has trained, mentored and managed approximately 50 commercial brokers and aided in closure of over 2,000 transactions.
Marlene Spritzer, SIOR, CCIM, Vice President, Principal
Marlene Spritzer, SIOR, CCIM, J.D.  has been in the commercial real estate field for over 26 years. She specializes in tenant representation and advisory services for lab, office, industrial and flex facilities throughout the Raleigh-Durham region and across the country. Marlene’s unique background as an attorney with a B.S. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, combined with her Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and Certified Commercial Investment Management (CCIM) certifications and over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, makes her a powerhouse of knowledge with extensive experience in nearly every field of business, including investment sales, life sciences, TAMI, industrial, legal, healthcare, retail and financial services. Marlene’s numerous accomplishments stem from her effective communication, relationship development and thorough understanding of her clients’ business goals to provide viable real estate solutions.

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  • Listing ID: 39341515

  • Date on Market: 2/26/2026

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  • Address: 101-103 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

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