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.

Features
: Forced Air, Electric
: Central Air, Electric, Gas
: Fireplace, High Ceilings
: Storm Window(s)
Appliances
: Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances
Address Map
US
GA
Chatham
Savannah
31401
Bay
100
Street
W82° 54' 36.3''
N32° 4' 52.2''
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.
E
BB
MLS Addon
Engel & Volkers
Darren Bagley-Heath
Yes
Yes
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Additional Information
: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gutter(s)
: Brick
: Other
: Pillar/Post/Pier
2025-11-01
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Listing Information
Richard G. Mopper
MOPPERDI
1341
Engel & Volkers
HEATDA
1341
Cash,Private Financing Available
Active Under Contract
2026-02-21T02:08:04Z
HiveMLS
: Standard
2026-02-20T17:06:28Z

100 Bay

100 E Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401

9,300 Sqft
0.08 Acre
$10,000,000
Listing ID #SA342898
Basic Details
Property Type : Commercial Sale
Listing Type : For Sale
MLS ID : ea4b6107c14e4237ff77470680e0967b
Listing ID : SA342898
Price : $10,000,000
Lot Area : 0.08 Acre
Square Footage : 9,300 Sqft
Year Built : 1872
Status : Active Under Contract
Property Attached Yn : 1
Property Sub Type : Retail
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