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  1. Retail Space
  2. NC
  3. Wilmington

River Place

For Lease 6,525 SF

240 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Position your business in one of Downtown Wilmington’s most recognizable mixed-use developments. This second-generation office space is located on the ground floor of River Place, directly beneath Ruth’s Chris Steak House and adjacent to Mellow Mushroom, offering exceptional visibility and convenient access in the heart of the city’s business and entertainment district. Currently occupied by AXIS Fitness Training, the space is ideally suited for office, medical, wellness, or professional service users seeking a move in-ready location within a Class A building. Situated at the prominent corner of Water Street and Chestnut Street, River Place offers a dynamic environment surrounded by restaurants, retail, luxury residences, hotels, and the Wilmington Riverwalk.

Key features

  • 6,525 SF available for lease at River Place
  • Convenient access to nearby parking and major thoroughfares
  • Currently occupied by AXIS Fitness Training
  • Exceptional visibility and pedestrian traffic
  • Ground-floor location in a Class A mixed-use building
  • Lease Rate: $30.00/yr/SF (NNN)
  • Located beneath Ruth’s Chris Steak House and adjacent to Mellow Mushroom
  • Prime corner location at Water Street & Chestnut Street
  • Second-generation retail/office space
  • Walkable to the Riverwalk, restaurants, retail, hotels, and downtown amenities

Rental Details

  • Number of spaces 1
  • Total square feet available 6,525 SF
  • For Lease $30.00/SF/YR
  • Space Type Street Retail
  • Lease Type NNN
  • Latest Update Oct 2, 2026
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Space Name Space Type Lease Rate Total Space Floor Lease Type Expand

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Space Name Space Type Lease Rate Total Space Floor Lease Type Expand
240 N Water St Street Retail $30.00/SF/YR 6,525 SF 1 NNN

240 N Water St

Space Type

Street Retail

Lease Rate

$30.00/SF/YR

Additional Rent

Price on request

Total Space Available

6,525 SF

Floor

1

Divisible Space

6,525 - 6,525 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

240 N Water St

Space Type
Street Retail
Lease Rate
$30.00/SF/YR
Total Space
6,525 SF
Floor
1
Lease Type
NNN
Space Type

Street Retail

Lease Rate

$30.00/SF/YR

Additional Rent

Price on request

Total Space Available

6,525 SF

Floor

1

Divisible Space

6,525 - 6,525 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Contacts

broker
Sandy Thorpe

Lee & Associates Raleigh Durham Wilmington

Building Details

  • For Lease $30.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 34,000 SF
  • Additional Rent Price on request
  • Year Built 2020
  • Date Updated Oct 2, 2026

Location

  • City Wilmington, NC
  • Neighborhood Downtown Wilmington
  • Zip Code 28401
  • Market Wilmington
  • Map
  • Street
  • Walk score 78/100 Very Walkable
  • Transit score 40/100 Some Transit
  • Bike score 83/100 Very Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Shell

0.32 miles

Citgo

1.02 miles

BP

2.45 miles

Circle K

2.46 miles

GoGas

2.74 miles

Speedway

3.05 miles

Tesla Supercharger

6.92 miles

City of Wilmington 2nd Street Parking Deck

0.18 miles

Convention Center Parking Deck

0.30 miles

Kenan House parking lot

1.33 miles

Lot K

4.16 miles

Lot B

4.26 miles

Lot A

4.28 miles

Lot F (Visitor Parking)

4.31 miles

Lot C

4.33 miles

Lot M

4.37 miles

Lot D

4.41 miles

Farmin' On Front

0.07 miles

Family Fare

0.83 miles

Food Lion

1.82 miles

Piggly Wiggly

2.69 miles

Independence Mall

3.04 miles

La Palmita

3.17 miles

Whole Foods Market

3.28 miles

Harris Teeter

3.87 miles

Target

4.03 miles

Ross

4.22 miles

Listing Summary

  • Retail Space Costs at 240 North Water Street

    The asking rent for retail space in this property starts at $30.00/SF/YR.

  • Retail Space Available

    The property exclusively contains Street Retail space totaling 6,525 square feet. The leasing opportunity here is available under NNN lease terms.

  • Space Sizes
    • The property houses 1 retail space in the 1,000 to 10,000 square feet range, which can serve small or medium-sized retail businesses with growth potential.
  • Area Characteristics

    240 North Water Street is located in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood of Wilmington. The Downtown Wilmington retail market offers 3 retail listings, representing a total of 15,822 square feet of retail space for lease.

    The most common retail type in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood is New Center, of which the market currently offers 4 spaces.

    You can also find 3 Downtown Wilmington spaces. Additionally, leasing opportunities here include 2 Lucia Point spaces.

Contact Sandy Thorpe
broker
Sandy Thorpe

Lee & Associates Raleigh Durham Wilmington

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