Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/01/2025
Listed
$10,000,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$10,000,000
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 100 E Bay St
General
- Price: $10,000,000
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Retail
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: SA342898
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 196 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Interior
- Interior Features: Fireplace, High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Some Gas Appliances, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Location
- County: Chatham
- Driving Directions: 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.
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Gas
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Construction: Brick
- Common Walls: Item2CommonWalls
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Square Feet: 9,300
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Current Bldg. Use: Other
- Year Built: 1872
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.079
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,441
- Zoning: BB
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Terms: Cash, Private Financing Available
- Owner Pays: None
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Institution
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: STRIP FRONT DRAYTON ST
- Property ID: 2000410002
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Schools
Schools serving 100 E Bay St
School District:Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henderson E Formey Jr Early Learning Center 400 East Broad Street, Savannah, GA 31401 | PK-K | 0.8 mi |
Spencer Elementary School 1150 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404 | 1-5 | 1.4 mi |
Hubert Middle School 768 Grant Street, Savannah, GA 31401 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
The School Of Liberal Studies At Savannah High 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 100 E Bay St
Tax History
Tax History for 100 E Bay St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
100%
$311,200
6%
2021
100%
$294,160
100%
2020
100%
-100%
2019
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$23,249
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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100 E Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401 (MLS# SA342898) is a Retail property. 100 E Bay Street is currently listed for $10,000,000 and was received on November 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 100 E Bay Street? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Savannah? You can browse all Savannah real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.