The Hive Martintown Rd 26 Acres of Commercial Land for Lease in North Augusta, SC 29841

The Hive is North Augusta's premier mixed-use development — 175 acres of retail, restaurant, hospitality, and residential space positioned at the gateway to the city at Exit 1 off I-20 and West Martintown Road. With 25 acres of prime commercial frontage along Martintown Road, no competing retail within three miles, and a built-in customer base of 600+ residential units coming on site, The Hive represents a rare first-mover opportunity in one of the CSRA's fastest-growing and most underserved trade areas. Anchored by 343 luxury apartments and 300+ single-family homes, The Hive is designed to serve as North Augusta's one-stop destination for daily needs, dining, and lifestyle — drawing from a high-income, rapidly expanding residential corridor with direct I-20 interchange access, two new signalized intersections, and proximity to Downtown Augusta, Fort Eisenhower, and the Savannah River Site. Commercial delivery expected 2027. McKnight Engler offers flexible deal structures including build-to-suit construction, retail and restaurant leasing, and outright lot purchase, allowing operators and investors to participate in The Hive's commercial corridor in the format that works best for their business model. Trade Area Demographics — 10-Mile Radius The Hive sits at the center of one of the strongest demographic trade areas in the CSRA. North Augusta's population reached 26,395 as of July 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 1.95% — nearly double the growth rate of neighboring Aiken — and is projected to continue expanding well into the next decade. The average annual household income in North Augusta is $110,102, with a median household income of $86,092 — well above state and national averages — reflecting a highly qualified consumer base with strong purchasing power. The homeownership rate is 70.5% and the median property value is $233,600, indicative of an established, stability-minded residential market. Within the broader Augusta-Richmond County MSA, the region's total population exceeds 629,000, providing The Hive's commercial tenants access to one of the Southeast's largest and most economically active metropolitan markets.